Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-27
2007-02-27
Willse, David H. (Department: 3738)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
10369331
ABSTRACT:
Modular bone implants include first and second components removably attached to one another. In one embodiment, the components include a rotational alignment mechanism within the junction between the components. In another embodiment, the components include fins on each component that align without touching.
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Baker Gordon
Fallin Thomas Wade
Gerbec Daniel
Goble E. Marlowe
Hammond Nathan A.
Baker & Daniels LLP
Blanco Javier G.
Willse David H.
Zimmer Technology, Inc.
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