Arthroplasty devices and related methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8460302
APP PUB NO 20080147072A1
SERIAL NO

11641382

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Methods and apparatuses for forming customized arthroplasty jigs are disclosed. Some of the apparatuses may comprise a plurality of rapid production machines and an automated mechanical system. The automated mechanical system may be configured to transport a first arthroplasty jig blank to a first rapid production machine and a second arthroplasty jig blank to a second rapid production machine. The first rapid production machine may be configured to form a first arthroplasty jig from the first arthroplasty jig blank, and the second rapid production machine may be configured to form a second arthroplasty jig from the second arthroplasty jig blank, the second arthroplasty jig having a different configuration from the first arthroplasty jig.

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  • HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chi, Charlie W Milpitas, US 19 2179
Park, Ilwhan Walnut Creek, US 103 7315

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