Bone implant having relatively slidable members
US5181926A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The implant is made of two members which are relatively movable relative to each other. One member is made of hard material while the second member is made of a soft material. In addition, a plurality of support members of hard material are embedded in the soft member and each has a sliding surface to receive the hard member thereon in bearing relation.
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