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Acetabular cup prosthesis and method of forming the prosthesis

US8372155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2009
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49945
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An acetabular cup prosthesis comprising an acetabular cup having a rim and comprising a metal band applied around the outer circumference of the acetabular cup prosthesis and adjacent to said rim.

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