Biomechanical fastener
US8728120B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0811
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a biomechanical fastener is provided and includes a backspan defining an upper surface, a lower surface and a pair of side surfaces; at least a pair of legs depending from the backspan; and at least one contact pad extending from the lower surface to the upper surface of the backspan. At least one of the pair of legs contacts at least one of the contact pads upon a formation thereof.
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