Lockable implants

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9393123
APP PUB NO 20140025172A1
SERIAL NO

13944606

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Total joint replacements for implants include a first member configured to attach to a first bone, a second member configured to reside in an adjacent second bone and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is configured to (i) lock the first and second members in alignment for full extension or other defined stabilized configuration and (ii) unlock to allow the first and second members to pivot relative to each other for flexion or bending.

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CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONPO BOX 946 CLEMSON SC 29633-0946

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chillag, Kim John Columbia, US 4 173
DesJardins, John David Clemson, US 4 132
Lucas, Eric Montgomery Clemson, US 8 152
Voss, Frank Richard Columbia, US 4 132

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