Acetabulum
US4851006A · kind A · utility
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10Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0026
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An artificial acetabulum is described comprising a metal cup having on its outer surface means for locking the cup in a pelvic cavity, a hollow locating peg projecting from the base of the cup and integral therewith, and a liner within the cup and having a projection which fits within the hollow peg.
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