Laser based metal deposition (LBMD) of implant structures
US7632575B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/12931
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of depositing a hard wear resistant surface onto a porous or non-porous base material of a medical implant. The medical implant device formed by a Laser Based Metal Deposition (LBMD) method. The porous material of the base promotes bone ingrowth allowing the implant to fuse strongly with the bone of a host patient. The hard wear resistant surface provides device longevity when applied to bearing surfaces such as artificial joint bearing surface or a dental implant bearing surface.
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