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Artificial joint

US4332037A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1980
Grant dateJun 1, 1982
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Expiry dateDec 15, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2210/009
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An artificial joint for implantation into a living body comprising two members held together by magnetic forces of attraction with the magnetic lines of force running substantially along the direction of the pivotal axis and transversely across the primary direction of movement of the two members.

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