Non contacting opposable magnets allow for a non contact surface. This also allows for a return to a spring action in the joint.
The second feature of the design is that by using shape memory materials a segmented in situ device can be made on site so to speak allowing a much smaller incision and locking into place at the right temperature.
If revision is required it is much simpler to remove the parts.
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ABOUT THE ENTRANT
- Name:Bob Hoersch
- Type of entry:individual
- Patent status:none