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Acetabular cup

US5009665A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Filing dateFeb 8, 1989
Grant dateApr 23, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2002/3412
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved acetabular cup for use in cement fixation has at least one flat area on its generally hemispherical outer surface. The flat area resists rotation of the cup in the cement mantle after implantation while avoiding concentrations of stress in the mantle.

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