Data processing: structural design – modeling – simulation – and em – Simulating nonelectrical device or system – Mechanical
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Craig, Dwin M (Department: 2123)
Data processing: structural design, modeling, simulation, and em
Simulating nonelectrical device or system
Mechanical
C703S011000, C600S594000, C600S300000, C600S587000, C606S001000, C606S102000, C606S053000, C606S071000, C623S018110, C623S017160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07991599
ABSTRACT:
Methods of selecting and implanting prosthetic devices for use as a replacement meniscus are disclosed. The selection methods include a pre-implantation selection method and a during-implantation selection method. The pre-implantation selection method includes a direct geometrical matching process, a correlation parameters-based matching process, and a finite element-based matching process. The implant identified by the pre-implantation selection method is then confirmed to be a suitable implant in the during-implantation selection method. Methods of implanting meniscus prosthetic devices are also disclosed.
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Linder-Ganz Eran
Shterling Avraham
Weissberg Noam
Active Implants Corporation
Craig Dwin M
Haynes and Boone LLP
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