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Joint prostheses, particularly in hip prostheses

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-08-15
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Granted: 1982-12-28
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Expires: 1999-08-15
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Abstract

Abstract A surgical prostheses comprising a base piece and a joint piece formed by an outer casing within which is located a piece of synthetic material which holds a pivotable joint into which the base piece is to be inserted. Means are provided so that the piece of synthetic material can be removed from the casing.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert Judet, deceased
  • 👤 administrator by Vincent Judet

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 15:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61F2/3662; A61F2/367; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30331; A61F2002/30354; A61F2002/30383; A61F2002/30403; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/30495; A61F2002/305; A61F2002/3241; A61F2/34; A61F2002/3429; A61F2002/3435; A61F2002/3453; A61F2002/3466; A61F2/3609; A61F2002/3611; A61F2002/3625; A61F2002/3631; A61F2002/365; A61F2/46; A61F2/4637; A61F2002/4641; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0033; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00011

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 140 words
A hip joint prosthesis comprising a base for engaging the prosthesis with a femur, means on said base for engaging the base to the femur, a cotyle for engaging the prosthesis with a hip bone, means on said cotyle for engaging it to the hip bone, an articulating hip joint for connection between said cotyle and said base, said hip joint including a peripheral severable lip for engagement with a complementary groove at an inner face of said cotyle, means for providing access by a severing device to said lip, said base being formed with a shank at one end terminating in an outwardly extending collar, said femur engaging means comprising a plurality of alveoli on the outer surface of said shank and on the lower surface of said collar for engagement with the osseous matter of a femur bone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 140 words
A hip joint prosthesis comprising a base for engaging the prosthesis with a femur, means on said base for engaging the base to the femur, a cotyle for engaging the prosthesis with a hip bone, means on said cotyle for engaging it to the hip bone, an articulating hip joint for connection between said cotyle and said base, said hip joint including a peripheral severable lip for engagement with a complementary groove at an inner face of said cotyle, means for providing access by a severing device to said lip, said base being formed with a shank at one end terminating in an outwardly extending collar, said femur engaging means comprising a plurality of alveoli on the outer surface of said shank and on the lower surface of said collar for engagement with the osseous matter of a femur bone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 166 words
A hip joint prosthesis comprising a base, for engaging the prosthesis with a femur, said base provided with an axially projecting nipple, means on the base for engaging the base to the femur, a cotyle, for engaging the prosthesis with a hip bone, means on the cotyle for engaging the cotyle to the hip bone, a hip joint, including a block of resilient material having dimensions to provide a pressure engagement within the cotyle and a relatively centrally located, generally spherical seat, a generally spherical ball complementary with said spherical seat and rotatably engaged at said seat, said ball including a channel for engagement with said nipple, said cotyle including at least one groove at an inner face, said groove complementary to a severable lip at a peripheral portion of said hip joint block, whereby the block is maintained within the cotyle by the pressure fit and engagement of the lip and groove, and means for providing access by a severing device to the severable lip.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 166 words
A hip joint prosthesis comprising a base, for engaging the prosthesis with a femur, said base provided with an axially projecting nipple, means on the base for engaging the base to the femur, a cotyle, for engaging the prosthesis with a hip bone, means on the cotyle for engaging the cotyle to the hip bone, a hip joint, including a block of resilient material having dimensions to provide a pressure engagement within the cotyle and a relatively centrally located, generally spherical seat, a generally spherical ball complementary with said spherical seat and rotatably engaged at said seat, said ball including a channel for engagement with said nipple, said cotyle including at least one groove at an inner face, said groove complementary to a severable lip at a peripheral portion of said hip joint block, whereby the block is maintained within the cotyle by the pressure fit and engagement of the lip and groove, and means for providing access by a severing device to the severable lip.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 33 words
A hip joint prosthesis according to claim 2 wherein the means for providing access by a severing device comprises in the block a peripheral groove adjacent to the inner edge of the lip.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1985-12-27 1986-06-28 1986-12-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1989-12-27 1990-06-28 1990-12-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1993-12-27 1994-06-28 1994-12-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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