Adjustable absorber designs for implantable device
US8409281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2250/0012
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for manipulating energy transferred by members defining a joint. The system includes a first attachment structure configured to be attached to a first member of the joint and a second attachment structure configured to be attached to a second member of the joint. There is also an adjustable energy absorbing device attached to the first attachment structure and second attachment structure, wherein adjusting the energy absorbing device changes the load manipulating characteristics of the energy absorbing device.
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