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Lockable implants

US9393123B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims

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Assignees

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION · US
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA · US
Kim John Chillag · US

Inventors

Eric Montgomery Lucas · Clemson, US
John David DesJardins · Clemson, US
Kim John Chillag · Columbia, US
Frank Voss · Berlin, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 17, 2013
Grant date	Jul 19, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 8, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2250/0073
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Total joint replacements for implants include a first member configured to attach to a first bone, a second member configured to reside in an adjacent second bone and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is configured to (i) lock the first and second members in alignment for full extension or other defined stabilized configuration and (ii) unlock to allow the first and second members to pivot relative to each other for flexion or bending.

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