Prosthetic element comprising two components and process for assembling such a prosthetic element
US6969406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2230/0069
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A prosthetic element comprising two principal components which are assembled together and immobilized with respect to each other by a screw which may be selectively threaded into at least one tapping in at least one of the principal components. The screw comprises at least one radial element adapted to abut against a stop surface within the first component, and a non-threaded end forming a guide which is adapted to slide in a bore in the second component.
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