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Orthopaedic bearing and method for making the same

US7879275B2 · kind B2 · utility

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124References

23Claims

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Assignee

DePuy Products, Inc. · US

Inventors

Todd Smith · Fort Wayne, US
Mark D. Hanes · Bartlesville, US
Richard King · Warsaw, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 30, 2004
Grant date	Feb 1, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 28, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2310/00029
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopaedic bearing includes a ceramic component having a polymer composite secured thereto. A method of making an orthopaedic bearing is also disclosed.

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