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Method for improving the wear performance of ceramic-polyethylene or ceramic-ceramic articulation couples utilized in orthopedic joint prostheses

US12070391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2022
Grant dateAug 27, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC04B2235/96
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for improving the wear performance of silicon nitride and/or other ceramic materials, particularly to make them more suitable for use in manufacturing biomedical implants.

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