Negative load flank implant connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5605458
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08398605

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An improved thread profile for use in medical implants utilizes a negativeo slightly positive load flank inclination to minimize radial separation of the threaded connection by increasing the radial force required to overcome the surface and interference resistance to relative motion between the made-up abutting load faces of the connector threads.

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ZIMMER SPINE INC7375 BUSH LAKE ROAD MINNEAPOLIS MN 55439-2027

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bailey, A Gregory Alabaster, AL 5 470
Folsom, Jr Aubrey C Pelham, AL 2 190

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