Patents Examined by C. Shedd
  • Support member for prosthesis
    Patent number: 4261350
    Abstract: A support member for a prosthesis comprises a tubular member adapted to be secured to a prepared bone by a cement or by screw fastener. The face of the prosthesis in contact with the bone is provided with channels, typically of trapezoidal section to ensure a good supply of blood to the bone tissue and to facilitate blood vessel and bone tissue growth. A device to expand such a support member is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1981
    Inventors: Per I. Branemark, Bo Thuresson af Ekenstam