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Woven or braided tubular metal construct

US11497538B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims

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Assignee

Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC · US

Inventors

Robert A. Mitchell · Fort Mill, US
Mark S. Michael · Corunna, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 20, 2017
Grant date	Nov 15, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 20, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
CPC primaryD10B2509/06
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Multi-filament microcables are used in place of the traditional monofilament wires as the constituent elements of a woven or braided band. This enhances the function and manufacturability of such bands for various applications, such as orthopaedic applications including sternotomy closures.

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