Extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing assemblies having two deflecting members and compliance member
US8679178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/0888
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Implantable assemblies for manipulating energy transferred by members defining an anatomical joint, and methods of implanting and using. The members of the anatomical joint collectively define a path of motion. An assembly includes a first component configured to be attached to a first member of the anatomical joint; a second component configured to be attached to a second member of the anatomical joint; and a joint joining the first and second components. The first component includes a first flex member and the second component includes a second flex member. The first and second flex members are configured to flex to absorb energy transferred by the members of the anatomical joint.
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