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Locking hip prosthesis
Assignee: Ortho Innovations LLC
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Filing: 2000-03-17
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Granted: 2001-10-09
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Expires: 2020-03-17
Abstract
Abstract A modular prosthesis has an intramedullary rod element which is to be inserted in a bone. The rod has a shaped proximal portion which is telescoped into one end of a bore in the trochanter element. The mating surfaces of the shaped rod and the trochanter bore form a rotationally immovable connection. A neck element is telescoped into the other end of the trochanter bore permitting rotational adjustment. All the elements are locked together by a bolt through the neck and rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert L. Doubler
- 👤 John E. Hammill, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:18
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61F2/3662; A61F2/367; A61F2/3676; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30224; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30331; A61F2002/30332; A61F2002/30354; A61F2002/30433; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30594; A61F2002/30604; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30734; A61F2002/30738; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772; A61F2002/3079; A61F2002/30795; A61F2002/30797; A61F2002/3082; A61F2002/30827; A61F2002/30878; A61F2002/30879; A61F2002/30891; A61F2/3609; A61F2002/3625; A61F2002/365; A61F2002/3652; A61F2/3672; A61F2002/3674; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0033; A61F2220/0041; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
274 words
A modular prosthesis to be used in hip replacement comprising: an intramedullary rod, a trochanter and a neck, said intramedullary rod having a distal end adapted for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the femur and a proximal end, said proximal end having a circumference with opposite planar surfaces joined by curved surfaces, said proximal end having a screw threaded blind bore along a longitudinal axis of said intramedullary rod, said trochanter having a narrow distal end and a larger proximal end with a through bore from said distal end to said proximal end, said proximal end of said through bore having a smooth circumference, said distal end of said through bore having a circumference with opposite planar sides joined by curved surfaces, said circumference of said trochanter bore and said circumference of said proximal end of said intramedullary rod adapted to telescope together forming a rotationally secure connection, said neck having a distal end adapted to be inserted into the proximal end of said through bore of said trochanter, said distal end of said neck having a smooth circumference, said distal end of said neck and said proximal end of said through bore in said trochanter adapted to telescope together forming a rotationally adjustable connection, said neck having a through bore, said proximal end of said through bore having a countersunk bore, said distal end of said through bore adapted to telescope over the proximal end of said intramedullary rod, and a screw threaded bolt adapted to be disposed in said countersunk bore and threadably engaged with said screw threads in said proximal end of said intramedullary rod forming a locked integral prosthesis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
274 words
A modular prosthesis to be used in hip replacement comprising: an intramedullary rod, a trochanter and a neck, said intramedullary rod having a distal end adapted for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the femur and a proximal end, said proximal end having a circumference with opposite planar surfaces joined by curved surfaces, said proximal end having a screw threaded blind bore along a longitudinal axis of said intramedullary rod, said trochanter having a narrow distal end and a larger proximal end with a through bore from said distal end to said proximal end, said proximal end of said through bore having a smooth circumference, said distal end of said through bore having a circumference with opposite planar sides joined by curved surfaces, said circumference of said trochanter bore and said circumference of said proximal end of said intramedullary rod adapted to telescope together forming a rotationally secure connection, said neck having a distal end adapted to be inserted into the proximal end of said through bore of said trochanter, said distal end of said neck having a smooth circumference, said distal end of said neck and said proximal end of said through bore in said trochanter adapted to telescope together forming a rotationally adjustable connection, said neck having a through bore, said proximal end of said through bore having a countersunk bore, said distal end of said through bore adapted to telescope over the proximal end of said intramedullary rod, and a screw threaded bolt adapted to be disposed in said countersunk bore and threadably engaged with said screw threads in said proximal end of said intramedullary rod forming a locked integral prosthesis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A modular prosthesis as claimed in claim 1 wherein said intramedullary rod has a circumferential shoulder, said trochanter has a circumferential seating face, said shoulder and said seating face forming a stop limit when said intramedullary rod and said trochanter are telescoped together.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A modular prosthesis as claimed in claim 1 wherein said distal end of said through bore in said trochanter has a tapered surface and said proximal end of said intramedullary rod has a tapered surface, said tapered surfaces forming a stop limit when said intramedullary rod and said trochanter are telescoped together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A modular prosthesis as claimed in claim 3 wherein said distal end of said neck and said proximal end of said through bore in said trochanter each have complementary tapered surfaces, said complementary tapered surfaces forming a secure connection between said neck and said trochanter when said bolt is disposed in said proximal end of said intramedullary rod.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A modular prosthesis as claimed in claim 1 wherein said distal end of said neck and said proximal end of said through bore in said trochanter each have complementary tapered surfaces forming a secure connection between said neck and said trochanter when said bolt is disposed in said proximal end of said intramedullary rod.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A modular prosthesis as claimed in claim 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , or 5 wherein said distal end of said intramedullary rod is fluted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A modular prosthesis as claimed in claim 6 wherein said distal end of said intramedullary rod is slotted.
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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) | 2004-10-08 | 2005-04-09 | 2005-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-10-08 | 2009-04-09 | 2009-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-10-08 | 2013-04-09 | 2013-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |