Composite internal fixators

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9492210
APP PUB NO 20120059376A1
SERIAL NO

13124555

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A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.

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  • SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Austin, Gene Edward Bartlett, US 43 2752
Faber, Henry B Memphis, US 15 991
Ferrante, Joseph Michael Bartlett, US 6 117
Gerlach, Darin S Germantown, US 13 422
Gosney, Mark S Memphis, US 8 444
Grusin, Nathaniel Kelley Germantown, US 24 800
Janna, Sied W Memphis, US 53 1903
Rains, James K Cordova, US 29 1875
Rose, John Nmi Collierville, US 3 80
Wilson, Darren James York, GB 16 606

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