Prosthetic acetabulum
US4031570A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1976 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00203
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The concave articular surface of the prosthetic acetabulum which receives a spherical joint head is formed with a groove which extends about the surface and joint head. This groove serves to distribute the lubricant within the joint during loading and unloading of the joint.
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