Abstract: A prosthetic knee joint comprising cooperating femoral and tibial components that allow controlled rotational movement during extension and flexion, simulating the anatomical movement characteristics of the natural knee joint.

Abstract: A nonprecious alloy for dental restorations fused to porcelain includes the following ranges of constituents in percentages by weight:______________________________________ Constituent Proportional Range ______________________________________ Nickel Balance Chromium 10.0-22.0 Aluminum 1.0-5.0 Silicon 0.5-2.0 Manganese 0.01-0.2 Molybdenum 0.0-7.0 and one of the following Groups A or B: Group A Strontium, lanthanum and/or zirconium individually or as a combination of strontium and zirconium, and 0.2-2.0 either iron or tungsten 0.0-5.0 separately or in combination Group B Strontium, lanthanum and/or zirconium individually or as a combination of strontium and zirconium, 0.0-2.0 gallium, and 1.0-3.0 iron 0.0-1.

Abstract: An articulating joint prosthesis comprising implantable first and second members, said first member having a substantially spherical head, said second member having substantially congruent cavity formed therein for cooperatively engaging said spherical head, said cavity having a hemispherical portion terminating in a diametral plane and an entrance portion extending beyond said plane and terminating in a circular entrance to said cavity, an outwardly tapering guideway surrounding said entrance, said second member further having a continuous annular groove formed substantially at said diametral plane and adjacent said guideway, said guideway and said groove defining between them a resilient annular lip surrounding said entrance, said lip being inwardly deformable during insertion of said spherical head through said entrance to admit and entrap said head in said cavity, and said lip being outwardly deformable to resist escape of said head from said cavity.

Abstract: Biocompatible metal balls are secured by affixation stems to the humerus and the scapular region of the shoulder. The balls are rotatably captured between a pair of cutout plastic hemispheres, which are secured to each other to form a spheroid by a metal shell. The prosthesis accordingly provides a wide range of articulation with substantially high stability.

Abstract: A gold-colored alloy solder for use with dental gold alloys and gold-colored jewelry alloys includes the following ranges of constituents in percentages by weight:______________________________________ Constituent Proportional Range ______________________________________ Gold 60 - 70% Platinum 0 - 10% Palladium 0 - 10% Copper 10 - 25% Gallium 5 - 10% Iridium 0 - 0.01% ______________________________________With the proviso that the total of said platinum and palladium is from about 5-10%.

Abstract: A collar of a low modulus of elasticity material is interpositioned between the collar of a metal prosthetic hip stem implanted in the intermedullary canal of the femur and the adjacent calcar or outer edge of the bone. A flange depends from the insert between the upper portion of the stem and the inner wall of the bone. The interpositioned collar is either a full elongated tapered O-shape or it is open on one side of a tapered U-shape.

Abstract: A low intrinsic value alloy for dental and jewelry use includes the following ranges of constituents in percentages by weight:______________________________________ Constituents Proportional Range ______________________________________ Gold 0-45% Platinum 0-30% Palladium 0-20% Copper 30-55% Gallium 5-10% Zinc 0-1% Iridium 0-0.01% ______________________________________WITH THE PROVISO THAT THE TOTAL OF SAID GOLD, PLATINUM AND PALLADIUM IS AT LEAST ABOUT 35%.

Abstract: An extremely effective agent for achieving optimum bonding between a nonprecious dental alloy and porcelain is painted onto the alloy in slurry form and fired to prepare the surface of the alloy for bonding to porcelain. The bonding agent includes major proportions of fine gold powder, porcelain, liquid flux and a minor amount of fine zirconium oxide. The liquid flux is a low fusing flux dissolved in a liquid vehicle, such as glycerine or an alcohol. Suitable fluxes are boron oxide and its salts. The flux reacts to the porcelain and with the oxides which are formed on the alloy during firing to produce a low solubility, highly tenacious, adherent intermediate layer of oxides to which porcelain will readily and firmly adhere during subsequent application and firing.

Abstract: A heating apparatus is disclosed. The heating apparatus, adapted for use in the manufacture of a dental product, is formed by an enclosure having a heated zone and a control area. Layers of insulation enclose the heated zone. A conveyor is disposed in the heated zone for moving the dental product to be treated through a temperature gradient. An infinite switch within the control area is adjustable to vary the speed of the conveyor. Further controls within the area energize the apparatus and permit alarm functions.

Abstract: Biocompatible metal balls are secured by affixation stems to the humerus and the scapular region of the shoulder. The balls are rotatably captured between a pair of cutout plastic hemispheres, which are secured to each other to form a spheroid by a U-shaped collar. The prosthesis accordingly provides a wide range of articulation with substantially high stability.

Abstract: This application describes a shoulder prosthesis having a metal humeral cup component with an extending stem for insertion into the intramedullary canal of the humerus bone. The shoulder or intracancellous component has a ball embraced within the cup between a pair of ultra high molecular weight polyethylene lining inserts, which are locked within the cup under a strong resilient plastic lock ring, which snaps into a circular groove about the rim of the cup. The mouth of the cup and lock ring have mutually engaging bevelled surfaces. The ball and attached scapular component freely pivot or articulate within the cup and lining inserts.

Abstract: A polished spherical head is connected to a proximally curved longitudinally tapered stem by a neck and collar. The overall length is about 6 inches or 150 mm. with the stem being approximately 41/2 inches or 115 mm. long. The stem has substantially flattened ellipsoidal cross section tapering from a relatively high curved proximal portion to a smooth junction with the distal portion which more gradually tapers in height to a rounded end. The thickness of the stem tapers uniformly from the proximal to distal end. One or more shallow teardrop-shaped depressions are disposed in the flat sides of the curved proximal portion of the stem with their bases disposed substantially parallel to each other at a distance apart which smoothly merges into a junction with the outsides of the distal portion.