Endosteal anchoring device for urging a ligament against a bone surface
December 22, 2014. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3832931 Prosthetic ligament Prosthetic collateral ligament Porous expandable device for attachment to bone tissue Deformable high energy storage tension spring Expansion dowel assembly Hip prosthesis with expanding femoral component Surgical implant Suture anchor assembly Surgical element InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 361868 filed on 12/22/1994US Classes:606/89, Femoral head606/72, Orthopedic fastener606/96, Drill or pin guide606/232Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons)ExaminersPrimary: Tucker, Guy V.Assistant: Connolly Mulcare, Nancy Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA61B 017/58A61F 005/00 AbstractAn endosteal anchoring device for urging a ligament graft against a bone surface comprising an anchoring body, a member for resisting slippage of the anchoring body into the periphery of a bone tunnel under ligament tension, a member for avoiding puncturing, piercing or tearing of cross-fibers of the ligament graft and a member for urging the ligament graft flush against the inner surface of the bone tunnel for accelerated healing.Other References
Field of SearchOrthopedic fastenerThreaded fastener element Staple or similar driven fastener Means for use in bone reperation Osteotomy jig or fixture Knee or knee joint Femoral head Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band Sutureless closure Material placed on opposed sides of incision or wound Means to draw opposed sides of incision into apposition Sliding fastener Screw, rack and pinion or pawl and racket Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) Sleeve having external gripping means Relatively sliding wedge surfaces Having wedge retainer means Wedge surfaces act in single lateral direction | |
