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Prosthetic modular bone fixation mantle and implant system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-09-29
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Granted: 1997-08-19
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Expires: 2015-09-29
Abstract
Abstract Prosthetic systems, specifically acetabular implant systems, each comprising a preformed modular mantle designed to secure an acetabular implant within the acetabulum are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Hugh S. Tullos
- 👤 Philip C. Noble
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/70; A61B17/7097; A61B17/7098; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30907; A61F2/32; A61F2/34; A61F2/46; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4609; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30724; A61F2/36; A61F2/4684; A61F2/28; A61F2002/2817; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30224; A61F2002/30235; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30383; A61F2002/30403; A61F2002/30448; A61F2002/30449; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/305; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30537; A61F2002/30538; A61F2002/3054; A61F2002/30604; A61F2002/30616; A61F2002/30667; A61F2002/30682; A61F2002/30685; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772; A61F2002/30784; A61F2002/30787; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30891; A61F2002/30894; A61F2002/3401; A61F2002/3403; A61F2002/3412; A61F2002/3417; A61F2002/3429; A61F2002/3443; A61F2002/3445; A61F2002/3446; A61F2002/3448; A61F2002/348; A61F2002/3482; A61F2/3609; A61F2002/3611; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/005; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0069; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00011; A61F2310/00023; A61F2310/00029; A61F2310/00179; A61F2310/00293; A61F2310/00353; A61F2310/00389; A61F2310/00592; A61F2310/00796; A61F2310/00952; A61F2310/00976
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A modular cement mantle suitable for securing one or more prosthetic components into a bone socket of a joint, said modular mantle comprising an outer surface configured to complement a bone socket of a joint and an inner surface configured to complement a prosthetic component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A modular cement mantle suitable for securing one or more prosthetic components into a bone socket of a joint, said modular mantle comprising an outer surface configured to complement a bone socket of a joint and an inner surface configured to complement a prosthetic component.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 1, wherein said modular mantle further includes at least one port through which a bone cement may be injected into said bone socket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 2, wherein said outer surface further includes at least two ribs integral with, and extending from, said outer surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 1, wherein said inner surface further includes at least one standoff body integral with, and extending from, said inner surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 1, further including a means for securing said modular mantle to said prosthetic component.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 5, wherein said means for securing said modular mantle to said prosthetic component includes a groove positioned within said inner surface of said modular mantle and configured to receive a detent positioned on an outer surface of said prosthetic component.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 5, wherein said means for securing said modular mantle to said prosthetic component further includes a means for preventing rotational movement of the prosthetic component within the modular mantle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
A modular prosthetic system for implantation into a mammalian bone socket of a joint, said system comprising: a first prosthetic implant having an outer surface and an inner surface; and a modular mantle having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein said inner surface of said modular mantle is configured to complement said outer surface of said first implant, and said outer surface of said modular mantle is configured to complement said bone socket of a joint.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
78 words
A modular prosthetic system for implantation into a mammalian bone socket of a joint, said system comprising: a first prosthetic implant having an outer surface and an inner surface; and a modular mantle having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein said inner surface of said modular mantle is configured to complement said outer surface of said first implant, and said outer surface of said modular mantle is configured to complement said bone socket of a joint.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 8, wherein said modular mantle is formed of a polymeric material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 9, further including a means for securing said modular mantle to a bone socket, said securing means including a layer of bone cement applied to said outer surface of said modular mantle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 10, wherein said means for securing said modular mantle to a bone socket further includes a fastener engaged within each of at least one hole communicating through said modular mantle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 8, wherein said modular mantle is formed of a bone growth inducing substance.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 8, and further including a means for securing said first implant to said modular mantle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system of claim 13, wherein said means for securing said modular mantle to said first implant includes a detent integral with, and extending from, the outer surface of the first implant, and a groove contained within the inner surface of the modular mantle and configured to receive said detent.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 13, wherein said means for securing said modular mantle to said first implant includes a means for preventing rotational movement of the first prosthetic implant within said modular mantle.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The system of claim 13, wherein said means for securing said first implant to said modular mantle includes a layer of bone cement, and wherein said modular mantle further includes at least one standoff body integral with, and extending from, said inner surface of said modular mantle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
The system of claim 8, further comprising a second prosthetic implant having an outer surface configured to complement said inner surface of said first implant and a means for securing said second prosthetic implant to said first implant.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 17, wherein said first prosthetic implant is formed of a metallic material and said second prosthetic implant is formed of a polymeric material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
50 words
The system of claim 18, wherein said means for securing said second implant to said first implant includes a detent integral with, and extending from, the outer surface of the second implant, and a groove contained within the inner surface of the first implant and configured to receive said detent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 17, wherein said modular mantle is formed of a polymeric material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system of claim 20, further including a layer of bone cement applied between said outer surface of said first implant and said inner surface of said modular mantle, and wherein said mantle further includes at least one standoff body integral with, and extending from, said inner surface of said modular mantle.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
36 words
The system of claim 21, further including a means for securing said mantle to said bone socket, wherein said securing means includes a layer of bone cement applied to said outer surface of said modular mantle.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 17, wherein said modular mantle is formed of a bone growth inducing substance.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 17, wherein said means for securing said second implant to said first implant includes a means for preventing rotational movement of said first prosthetic implant within said modular mantle.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 8, wherein said modular mantle further includes at least one port through which a bone cement may be injected into the bone socket.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
39 words
A modular cement mantle suitable for securing one or more prosthetic acetabular implants into an acetabulum, said modular mantle comprising an outer surface configured to complement an acetabulum and an inner surface configured to complement a prosthetic acetabular implant.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
39 words
A modular cement mantle suitable for securing one or more prosthetic acetabular implants into an acetabulum, said modular mantle comprising an outer surface configured to complement an acetabulum and an inner surface configured to complement a prosthetic acetabular implant.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
28 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 26, wherein said modular mantle further includes at least one port through which a bone cement may be injected into said acetabulum.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
25 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 27, wherein said outer surface further includes at least two ribs integral with, and extending from, said outer surface.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
26 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 26, wherein said inner surface further includes at least one standoff body integral with, and extending from, said inner surface.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The modular cement mantle of claim 21, further including a means for securing said modular mantle to said implant.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
68 words
A modular prosthetic system for implantation into an acetabulum, said system comprising: a prosthetic acetabular implant having an outer surface and an inner surface; and a modular mantle having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein said inner surface of said modular mantle is configured to complement said outer surface of said implant, and said outer surface of said modular mantle is configured to complement an acetabulum.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
68 words
A modular prosthetic system for implantation into an acetabulum, said system comprising: a prosthetic acetabular implant having an outer surface and an inner surface; and a modular mantle having an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein said inner surface of said modular mantle is configured to complement said outer surface of said implant, and said outer surface of said modular mantle is configured to complement an acetabulum.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system of claim 31, wherein said modular mantle is formed of a polymeric material.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 31, and further including a means for securing said implant to said modular mantle.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 33, wherein said means for securing said modular mantle to said implant includes a detent integral with, and extending from, the outer surface of the implant, and a groove contained within the inner surface of the modular mantle and configured to receive said detent.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
30 words
The system of claim 33, wherein said means for securing said modular mantle to said implant includes a means for preventing rotational movement of the implant within said modular mantle.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
46 words
The system of claim 31, wherein said means for securing said implant to said modular mantle includes a layer of bone cement, and wherein said modular mantle further includes at least one standoff body integral with, and extending from, said inner surface of said modular mantle.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 31, further including a means for securing said modular mantle to an acetabulum, said securing means including a layer of bone cement applied to said outer surface of said modular mantle and acetabulum.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 37, wherein said means for securing said modular mantle to an acetabulum further includes a fastener engaged within each of at least one hole communicating through said modular mantle.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system of claim 31, wherein said mantle includes at least one port through which a bone cement may be injected into the acetabulum.
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