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Textured surface having undercut micro recesses in a surface

US7850862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2006
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2103/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Textured surface having micro recesses such that the outer surface overhangs the micro recesses. Embodiments of the textured surface include sharp edges for promoting bone deposition and growth within the micro recesses, protrusions of varying depth from the surface that include overhangs, and micro recesses that are at least partially defined by complex ellipsoids.

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