Multi-start closures for open implants
US9636146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 2, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An open implant closure structure includes a helically wound guide and advancement structure having at least two helically wound forms thereon providing a multi-start closing mechanism for use between spaced arms of a cooperating open medical implant having mating helically wound structure thereon. Illustrated structures include interlocking flange forms, v-threads, square threads, reverse angle threads and buttress threads and receivers with break-off extensions and cooperating tooling.
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