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Prosthetic ligament connection assembly
Assignee: Zimmer Inc
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Filing: 1985-09-06
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Granted: 1988-05-17
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Expires: 2005-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A prosthetic ligament connection assembly includes a plug adapted to fit within an opening in a bone so that the prosthetic ligament in the opening will be secured to the bone via a uniform interface therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack E. Parr
- 👤 Robert L. Fuson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/08; A61F2/0811; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/04; F16G11/05; A61F2002/0817; A61F2002/0823; A61F2002/0835; A61F2002/0847; A61F2002/0858; A61F2002/087; A61F2002/0876; A61F2002/0882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A prosthetic connection assembly for attachment of a prosthetic ligament to a bone, the bone defining an opening for receiving the prosthetic ligament wherein said opening defines a frusto conical wall; and said connection assembling comprising a prosthetic ligament having a central portion and at least one substantially hollow tubular end portion; first and second members, said first member defining a frusto conical outer surface engagable with said opening and a frusto conical inner surface forming an aperture to receive said second member such that the hollow tubular end portion of said prosthetic ligament is positioned between said first and second member establishing a uniform interface between said members and said ligament thereby interlocking and securing said ligament therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A prosthetic connection assembly for attachment of a prosthetic ligament to a bone, the bone defining an opening for receiving the prosthetic ligament wherein said opening defines a frusto conical wall; and said connection assembling comprising a prosthetic ligament having a central portion and at least one substantially hollow tubular end portion; first and second members, said first member defining a frusto conical outer surface engagable with said opening and a frusto conical inner surface forming an aperture to receive said second member such that the hollow tubular end portion of said prosthetic ligament is positioned between said first and second member establishing a uniform interface between said members and said ligament thereby interlocking and securing said ligament therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The prosthetic ligament connection assembly of claim 1 in which the first member is radially expandible for movement into tight engagement with the bone in response to movement of the second member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The prosthetic ligament connection assembly of claim 1 in which the second member includes a roughened surface engageable with the prosthetic ligament to tightly grip the latter between the members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The prosthetic ligament connection assembly of claim 1 in which the second member is compressed in the interlock position to generate a restoring force biasing the prosthetic ligament into engagement with the first member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The prosthetic ligament connection assembly of claim 1 in which the prosthetic ligament generates a restoring force when attached to the bone and the restoring force is substantially imparted to the second member to further tighten the engagement of the prosthetic ligament between the members.
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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) | 1991-05-17 | 1991-11-16 | 1992-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-17 | 1995-11-16 | 1996-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-17 | 1999-11-16 | 2000-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |