Prosthetic implant locking assembly

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5108442
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07697899

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The invention relates to a prosthetic implant assembly comprising a base component secured to a bone and a generally planar surface having a recessed portion formed therein. A spring is situated in the recessed portion of the base component and includes a tab extending away from the spring. A bearing component slidably engages the base component to couple the bearing component to the base component and the bearing is provided with an opening for receiving the tab of the spring means therein to lock the bearing component in a fixed position relative to the base component.

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  • DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Smith, Todd S Warsaw, IN 24 1997

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