Elements for versatility of a prosthetic anchor

Patent Number: 9387066

Patent Date: 2016-07-12

Patent type: utility

A prosthetic anchor to be attached to a natural or prosthetic structure of a human or animal. The anchor includes a central layer with first and second surface. A plurality of fiber bundles, each with a medial portion, are concentrically embedded within the central layer to substantially define a horseshoe-shaped pattern. A substrate element is configured to be secured to the natural or prosthetic structure and to receive the second surface of the central layer. A securing element operably coupled to the second surface of the central layer is configured to secure the central layer to the substrate element in at least two positions.

Inventors

First Name Last Name City State Country
David Boyd Melvin - - -
Alan Joel Melvin - - -
Jeffrey Franklin - - -

IPCs

Section Class Sub Class Group Sub Group
A 61 F 2 08

Assignee

Organization First Name Last Name City State Country
University of Cincinnati - - - - -