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Implant for securing a tendon replacement member
Assignee: Aesculap AG
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Filing: 1998-10-21
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Granted: 2000-08-29
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Expires: 2018-10-21
Abstract
Abstract To be able to secure the tendon replacement member without additionally weakening the tibia in the case of an implant for securing a tendon replacement member to a channel receiving the tendon replacement member in the region of the tibia close to the knee, it is proposed that the implant is in the form of a disc with passages for threads connected to the tendon replacement member and is dimensioned so that it completely covers the outlet opening of the channel from the tibia.
Inventors
- 👤 Juergen Eichhorn
- 👤 Nicola Giordano
- 👤 Karl-Ernst Kienzle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/08; A61F2/0811; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0401; A61B2017/0404; A61F2002/0876; A61F2002/0882
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An implant for securing a tendon replacement member to a channel receiving the tendon replacement member in the region of the tibia close to the knee in the form of a disc with two passages located in a bulging central region for threads connected to the tendon replacement member, said bulging central region being dimensioned so that it completely covers the outlet opening of the channel from the tibia, wherein: the bulging central region forms a central depression on the side remote from the bone and a projection dipping into the channel on the side facing the bone, and a plane circumferential edge strip adjoins the central region on the outside.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An implant for securing a tendon replacement member to a channel receiving the tendon replacement member in the region of the tibia close to the knee in the form of a disc with two passages located in a bulging central region for threads connected to the tendon replacement member, said bulging central region being dimensioned so that it completely covers the outlet opening of the channel from the tibia, wherein: the bulging central region forms a central depression on the side remote from the bone and a projection dipping into the channel on the side facing the bone, and a plane circumferential edge strip adjoins the central region on the outside.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
An implant according to claim 1, wherein the disc has a circular edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An implant according to claim 1, wherein the disc has an oval edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implant according to claim 1, wherein the bulging central region essentially has the shape of a spherical segment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implant according to claim 2, wherein the bulging central region essentially has the shape of a spherical segment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An implant according to claim 1, wherein the bulging central region has an oval boundary line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
An implant according to claim 3, wherein the bulging central region has an oval boundary line.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
An implant according to claim 1, wherein the implant is made of titanium.
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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) | 2003-08-29 | 2004-02-28 | 2004-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-08-29 | 2008-02-28 | 2008-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-08-29 | 2012-02-28 | 2012-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |