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A61F 2220/0025

Connections or couplings between prosthetic parts, e.g. between modular parts; Connecting elements

Full Title

Fixations or connections for prostheses classified in groups A61F2/00 - A61F2/26 or A61F2/82 or A61F9/00 or A61F11/00 or subgroups thereof > Connections or couplings between prosthetic parts, e.g. between modular parts; Connecting elements

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  • A61F 2220/0033 made by longitudinally pushing a protrusion into a complementary-shaped recess, e.g. held by friction fit
  • A61F 2220/0041 using additional screws, bolts, dowels or rivets, e.g. connecting screws
  • A61F 2220/005 using adhesives
  • A61F 2220/0058 soldered or brazed or welded
  • A61F 2220/0066 stapled
  • A61F 2220/0075 sutured, ligatured or stitched, retained or tied with a rope, string, thread, wire or cable
  • A61F 2220/0083 using hook and loop-type fasteners
  • A61F 2220/0091 connected by a hinged linkage mechanism, e.g. of the single-bar or multi-bar linkage type

Top Applicants

Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class A61, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT

  1. PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NL 20,621
  2. NOVARTIS CH 15,792
  3. ROCHE CH 14,303
  4. COVIDIEN US 13,862
  5. HARVARD UNIVERSITY US 13,454
  6. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA US 12,798
  7. P&G (PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY) US 12,140
  8. L'OREAL FR 11,800
  9. OLYMPUS CORPORATION JP 9,894
  10. BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED US 9,513