• View as .HTML

• View as .PDF

 

 

 

• View as .HTML

• View as .PDF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prosthetic Implants Having Advanced Utility

 

 

Overview

This technology provides means for monitoring of the onset of bone ingrowth after implantation of a prosthetic device.  This information is used to optimize physical, chemical, and/or electromagnetic therapies.  Long-term monitoring can predict the onset of joint failure, thus permitting proactive medical or surgical response.

Our two patents provide improvements to prosthetic devices.

The first, provides means to facilitate the insertion of devices such as the ball that inserts into an artificial hip by using shape memory alloys to reduce the aperture and then recover in size. The patent also teaches methods of reducing wear. A continuation of this patent is pending to correct the claims, which combine these inventions together rather than treating them as individual innovations.

The second, provides a means of measuring wear and alignment in a prosethic device, over time, and adjusting for wear before the situation reaches chronic levels causing patient distress and the need for replacement. The inventor of this patent is a former Vice President for Reasearch and Developement at a division of Johnson & Johnson.

These patents have not yet been licensed and are available for exclusive licensing by market segment.

 

Markets

 

Implantable prosthetics manufacturers, Medical engineering

 

IP Status

 

PCT WO 03/017821 A2 Published March 6, 2003

 

Inventors

The inventors are available to assist in developing and furthering this technology.

 

Contact

For more information and licensing arrangements please contact Biomed Solutions, LLC