Implant
US6726660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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17Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/4455
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implant for implantation into an animal or a human body, that includes an axial interior section for fixation inside the body and an axial exterior section, extending outwards from the body for mounting of a device which can be detachably connected to the body via the ring. The interior section and the exterior section are connected to each other by at least one connecting section with at least one transverse opening. Through the transverse openings, tissue can be formed for fastening of the implant. The fastening can be additionally secured by placing a number of anchoring members in the transverse openings.
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