Joint prosthesis
CA 1112805 A · Owner: Lord Corporation · Inventors: Schwemmer, Leonard J.
Overview
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A joint prosthesis comprises two relatively inextensible primary components that are spaced apart from one another. Disposed between and spaced from both of the components is a pivot member. The pivot member is resiliently secured to each of the primary components so as to permitrelative rotation between the primary components and the pivot member. As a result, the two primary components of the prosthesis can rotate toward and away from each other about an axis that is disposed at least adjacent to and at least approximately parallel to a central longitudinal axis of the pivot member. The pivot member and the primary components of the prosthesis are preferably secured together by one or …
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- Granted November 24, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 24, 1998.
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