US4919675A
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Hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum
Assignee: Sulzer AG
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Filing: 1989-02-23
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Granted: 1990-04-24
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Expires: 2009-02-23
Abstract
Abstract The prosthetic acetabulum is formed of a metal shell structure of metal mesh and a plastic cup disposed in the shell structure. Both the shell structure and plastic cup have coincident meridian-disposed slots to permit the shell structure and cup to adapt to movements of the pelvis. The cup is also provided with a cavity for the femoral head which has spherical surface areas of different radii. The larger spherical surface area contains the slot and avoids locking of the femoral head during closing of the slot. A fixing tab is provided diametrically opposite the slot in the shell structure and is secured by bone screws to the edge of an undersurface of the pelvis.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlo Dietschi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/32; A61F2/34; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61B17/8695; A61F2/28; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30317; A61F2002/30327; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30576; A61F2002/30578; A61F2002/30594; A61F2002/30621; A61F2002/30649; A61F2002/30654; A61F2002/30655; A61F2002/30657; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/3082; A61F2/30907; A61F2002/30909; A61F2002/30934; A61F2002/3401
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum comprising a metal shell structure of hemispherical shape having a meridian-disposed elongated slot extending from a equatorial edge thereof and a fixing tab extending therefrom diametrically opposite said slot for affixation to a pelvic bone; and a plastic cup disposed in said shell structure, said cup having a meridian-disposed elongated slot coinciding with said slot in said shell structure and defining a cavity for receiving a femoral head, said cavity having a first spherical surface area of a first radius corresponding to a radius of a femoral head with a first center disposed on an equatorial plane of said cup and a second spherical surface area of a second radius larger than said first radius with a second center disposed on said equatorial plane of said cup, said second center being displaced from said first center in a direction toward said slot in said cup.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum comprising a metal shell structure of hemispherical shape having a meridian-disposed elongated slot extending from a equatorial edge thereof and a fixing tab extending therefrom diametrically opposite said slot for affixation to a pelvic bone; and a plastic cup disposed in said shell structure, said cup having a meridian-disposed elongated slot coinciding with said slot in said shell structure and defining a cavity for receiving a femoral head, said cavity having a first spherical surface area of a first radius corresponding to a radius of a femoral head with a first center disposed on an equatorial plane of said cup and a second spherical surface area of a second radius larger than said first radius with a second center disposed on said equatorial plane of said cup, said second center being displaced from said first center in a direction toward said slot in said cup.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shell structure is made of metal mesh and is partially embedded in said plastic cup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 1 wherein the difference between said first and second radii is equal to one-half the width of said slot in said cup as measured at said equatorial edge of said shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tab is permanently deformable intraoperatively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shell structure has a pair of apertures for bone screws on opposite sides of said slot thereof and said cup has a pair of apertures in alignment with said apertures in said shell structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tab extends from said shell structure to define a fossa-like groove therewith for receiving bone chips.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
130 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum comprising a metal shell structure having a meridian disposed slot extending from an equatorial edge thereof; and a plastic cup disposed in said shell structure, said cup having a meridian-disposed elongated slot coinciding with said slot in said shell structure and defining a cavity for receiving a femoral head, said cavity having a first spherical surface area of a first radius corresponding to a radius of a femoral head with a first center disposed on an equatorial plane of said cup and a second spherical surface area of a second radius larger than said first radius with a second center disposed on said equatorial plane of said cup, said second center being displaced from said first center in a direction toward said slot in said cup.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
130 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum comprising a metal shell structure having a meridian disposed slot extending from an equatorial edge thereof; and a plastic cup disposed in said shell structure, said cup having a meridian-disposed elongated slot coinciding with said slot in said shell structure and defining a cavity for receiving a femoral head, said cavity having a first spherical surface area of a first radius corresponding to a radius of a femoral head with a first center disposed on an equatorial plane of said cup and a second spherical surface area of a second radius larger than said first radius with a second center disposed on said equatorial plane of said cup, said second center being displaced from said first center in a direction toward said slot in said cup.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 7 wherein said centers are aligned coaxially with said slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 8 wherein said shell structure is made of metal mesh and is partially embedded in said plastic cup.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
40 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 8 wherein the difference between said first and second radii is equal to one-half the width of said slot in said cup as measured at said equatorial edge of said shell.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 8 wherein said shell structure has a pair of apertures for bone screws on opposite sides of said slot thereof and said cup has a pair of apertures in alignment with said apertures in said shell structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A hemispherical prosthetic acetabulum as set forth in claim 8 wherein said slot in said cup extends to a pole of said cup.
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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) | 1993-04-23 | 1993-10-23 | 1994-04-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-04-23 | 1997-10-23 | 1998-04-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-04-23 | 2001-10-23 | 2002-04-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |