US4045826A
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Glenoid component for shoulder prosthesis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-02-09
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Granted: 1977-09-06
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Expires: 1997-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A glenoid component for a shoulder prosthesis is provided which is symmetrical so that it can be used as a replacement for either shoulder. The glenoid component is designed in such a way that it is strong yet it requires the removal of a minimum amount of bone.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome H. Stroot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:51
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/40; A61F2/4081; A61F2/4014; A61F2/4059; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30159; A61F2002/30181; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30574; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30879; A61F2002/30884; A61F2002/4062; A61F2/46; A61F2002/4631; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0028; A61F2230/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A glenoid component for a shoulder prosthesis comprising: a. a hemispherical cup; b. a pin extending outwardly from the outer surface of said cup; c. a wedge-shaped member extending at right angles to said pin; d. a pair of reinforcing ribs extending upwardly from the pin and the wedge and being attached to the outer surface of the hemispherical cup; and e. providing a symmetrical glenoid component adapted to be used in either shoulder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A glenoid component for a shoulder prosthesis comprising: a. a hemispherical cup; b. a pin extending outwardly from the outer surface of said cup; c. a wedge-shaped member extending at right angles to said pin; d. a pair of reinforcing ribs extending upwardly from the pin and the wedge and being attached to the outer surface of the hemispherical cup; and e. providing a symmetrical glenoid component adapted to be used in either shoulder.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-05 | 1981-03-07 | 1981-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-05 | 1985-03-07 | 1985-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-05 | 1989-03-07 | 1989-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |