US Patent 7611541 Femoral implant for hip arthroplasty

Patent 7611541 was granted and assigned to Institute Of Orthopedic Research And Education on November, 2009 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

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Current Assignee

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Institute Of Orthopedic Research And Education

Patent Jurisdiction

United States Patent and Trademark Office

Patent Number

76115410

Patent Inventor Names

Matthew T. Thompson0

James D. Johnston0

Date of Patent

November 3, 2009

Patent Application Number

113899080

Date Filed

March 27, 2006

Patent Primary Examiner

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Pedro Philogene

Patent abstract

Novel femoral implants for use in hip arthroplasty are described and illustrated. The femoral implant comprise a stem and neck portion, with the neck portion having a novel configuration that provides for improved range in motion for the prosthesis without compromising strength of the implant.