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Orthopedic prosthetic implants with pyrolytic carbon or ceramic articulating surfaces
Assignee: Carbomedics Inc
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Filing: 1995-06-05
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Granted: 1996-07-09
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Expires: 2015-06-05
Abstract
Abstract An orthopedic prosthetic implant having a pyrolytic carbon or ceramic articulating surface and a metallic sheath or shell interfacing with adjacent bone. The articulating surface and shell are attached to one another with a layer of resilient adhesive, such as polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) which forms a shock absorbing layer between the pyrolytic carbon or ceramic parts and the metal parts. Also, a circumferential seal enclosing two adjacent articulating surfaces on adjacent implant parts. The invention further includes first and second implant parts having mating articulating surfaces, the first and second implant parts being joined by ligament structures. Ligament structures include bands or spring means connecting the first and second implant parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles L. Simpson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:25
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30742; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30907; A61F2/42; A61F2/4241; A61F2/08; A61F2/0811; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30069; A61F2002/3007; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30448; A61F2002/30449; A61F2002/30461; A61F2002/30462; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/30492; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30563; A61F2002/30565; A61F2002/30566; A61F2002/30574; A61F2002/30667; A61F2002/30688; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30795; A61F2002/30813; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30919; A61F2002/30929; A61F2/3094; A61F2002/30971; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/005; A61F2220/0075; A61F2310/00; A61F2310/00005; A61F2310/00161; A61F2310/00179; A61F2310/00185; A61F2310/00203; A61F2310/00239; A61F2310/00389; A61F2310/00395; A61F2310/00401; A61F2310/00407; A61F2310/00413; A61F2310/00592; A61F2310/00796
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An orthopedic prosthetic implant comprising a first implant part, said first implant part having a first shell having an exterior surface adapted to lie adjacent bone and an interior surface defining a cavity, said cavity having an opening therein defined by an edge; first articulating means comprised essentially of ceramic or carbon, said articulating means having a curved surface for slidingly engaging an opposing surface and having a shaft extending through said opening and into said cavity of said shell; and a layer of elastomeric adhesive connecting said shell and said articulating means; a second implant part, said second implant part having a second articulating means adapted to slidingly engage said first articulating means, and ligament means connecting said first and second implant parts.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
An orthopedic prosthetic implant comprising a first implant part, said first implant part having a first shell having an exterior surface adapted to lie adjacent bone and an interior surface defining a cavity, said cavity having an opening therein defined by an edge; first articulating means comprised essentially of ceramic or carbon, said articulating means having a curved surface for slidingly engaging an opposing surface and having a shaft extending through said opening and into said cavity of said shell; and a layer of elastomeric adhesive connecting said shell and said articulating means; a second implant part, said second implant part having a second articulating means adapted to slidingly engage said first articulating means, and ligament means connecting said first and second implant parts.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The orthopedic implant according to claim 1 wherein said ligament means passes through a bore in said first articulating means and through a bore in said second articulating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The orthopedic implant according to claim 1 wherein said ligament means is attached to at least one of said parts with a spring means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The orthopedic implant according to claim 3 wherein said ligament means passes through a bore in said first articulating means and through a bore in said second articulating means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The orthopedic implant according to claim 1 wherein said ligament means passes around said articulating means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
The orthopedic implant according to claim 1 wherein said first articulating means further comprises an lip extending over said edge of said shell; wherein said edge of said shell comprises a flange extending outwardly from said exterior surface of said shell, adjacent said lip; and wherein said ligament means passes between said lip and said flange and around said articulating means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
78 words
An orthopedic prosthetic implant comprising a first implant part, said implant part having first articulating means having a concave curved surface, and a second implant part, said second implant part having a second articulating means having a convex curved surface adapted to slidingly engage said concave surface of said first articulating means, and ligament means connecting said first and second implant parts, said ligament means being attached to at least one of said parts with a spring means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
78 words
An orthopedic prosthetic implant comprising a first implant part, said implant part having first articulating means having a concave curved surface, and a second implant part, said second implant part having a second articulating means having a convex curved surface adapted to slidingly engage said concave surface of said first articulating means, and ligament means connecting said first and second implant parts, said ligament means being attached to at least one of said parts with a spring means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The orthopedic implant according to claim 7 wherein said ligament means passes through a bore in said first articulating means and through a bore in said second articulating means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
112 words
An orthopedic prosthetic implant comprising at least one implant part, said implant part having a first shell having an exterior surface adapted to lie adjacent bone and an interior surface defining a cavity, said cavity having an opening therein defined by a flange extending outwardly from said exterior surface of said shell; first articulating means comprised essentially of ceramic or carbon, said articulating means having a curved surface for slidingly engaging an opposing surface and having a shaft extending through said opening and into said cavity of said shell and a lip extending over said flange of said shell; and a layer of elastomeric adhesive connecting said shell and said articulating surface.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
112 words
An orthopedic prosthetic implant comprising at least one implant part, said implant part having a first shell having an exterior surface adapted to lie adjacent bone and an interior surface defining a cavity, said cavity having an opening therein defined by a flange extending outwardly from said exterior surface of said shell; first articulating means comprised essentially of ceramic or carbon, said articulating means having a curved surface for slidingly engaging an opposing surface and having a shaft extending through said opening and into said cavity of said shell and a lip extending over said flange of said shell; and a layer of elastomeric adhesive connecting said shell and said articulating surface.
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