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Locking securing member

US8496692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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69References

22Claims

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Assignee

JMEA Corporation · US

Inventors

Mohit K. Bhatnagar · Potomac, US
Jack Y. Yeh · North Potomac, US
James A. Sack · Elverson, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 21, 2009
Grant date	Jul 30, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 29, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/861
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant system is disclosed. The implant system includes a securing member configured to fasten an implant to a bone. The securing member includes a drive receiving portion with at least two deflecting portions that are configured to undergo inward deflection during insertion of the securing member into a securing hole of the implant. The deflecting portions also include locking protrusions that are configured to engage locking recesses on an outer rim of the securing hole.

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