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US 10,292,718Graphene-Enhanced Orthopedic Cutting Instruments
Matthew L. Mroczkowski
US
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FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a reamer of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a reamer comprising a layer of a second thermally conductive material applied to the interior shell …
FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a reamer comprising a layer of a second thermally conductive material incorporated …
FIG. 4 shows a side view of an alternate embodiment of a reamer comprising a bar and boss driver interface.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A reamer, which comprises: a) a cutting shell having a shell wall with spaced apart exterior and interior shell surfaces, a shell wall thickness therebetween, the shell having a curvature comprising at least a portion of a first hemisphere extending from an apex to a lower edge, the cutting shell being rotatable about a rotational axis that extends through the apex, wherein the cutting shell is composed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal conductivity; b) a second material having a second coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than the first coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material and that contacts at least a portion of the shell interior surface; and c) a plurality of cutting teeth, each having a tissue cutting surface, wherein the tissue cutting surface extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the shell. Currently amended
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the first and second materials comprise a metal or metallic alloy. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of graphene, graphite, carbon, gold, titanium, aluminum and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material has a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than 16 W -m- 1 -K- 1. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, MP₃₅N, titanium, and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material has a thickness that ranges from about 0.5 nm to about 5 pm. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein a driver interface is connected to the reamer shell, and wherein the driver interface is composed of the first material, the second material, or combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein an opening that extends through the shell wall and the first and second materials precedes each tissue cutting surface. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material contacts the tissue cutting surfaces of the teeth. Original
The reamer of claim 1 3 wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of graphene, graphite, carbon, gold, titanium, aluminum and combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
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A reamer, which comprises: a) a cutting shell having a shell wall with spaced apart exterior and interior sidewall portions, a sidewall thickness therebetween, the shell having a curvature comprising at least a portion of a first hemisphere extending from an apex to a lower edge, the cutting shell being rotatable about a rotational axis that extends through the apex, the cutting shell exterior and interior sidewall p ortions com p osed of a first material havin g a first coefficient of thermal Title: G raphine- l nhanced Orthopedic Cutting Instruments conductivity and the side w all thickness at least partiall y composed of a second material having a second coefficient of ther m al conductivity that is g reater than the first coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material, and b) a plurality of cutting teeth, each having a tissue cutting surface, wherein the tissue cutting surface extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the shell. Currently amended
The reamer of claim 13 wherein the first and second materials comprise a metal or metallic alloy. Original
The reamer of claim 13 wherein the second material has a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than 16 W m- 1 -K- 1. Original
1 8. The reamer of claim 13 wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, MP₃₅N, titanium. and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 13 wherein a driver interface is connected to the reamer shell, and wherein the driver interface is composed of the first material, the second material, or combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
The reamer of claim I wherein the second conductivity from 3,000 to 5,000 W -m-1-K- 1.
2 1. The reamer of claim 20 where the graphene 100 nm. New
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
orthopedic reamer (interior surface coating configuration)
orthopedic reamer (sidewall sandwich configuration)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
first material (shell material)
second material (high thermal conductivity material)
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
durability and corrosion resistance. The graphene material may be applied to either of the surfaces 26, 28 of the reamer shell 12 using a variety of non- limiting processes. In a preferred embodiment, the thermally conductive material may be applied as a layer
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
thermal conductivity of graphene (second material, claimed range) | 3000–5000 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | graphene |
minimum thermal conductivity threshold for second material | ≥ 16 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ |
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US 10,292,718Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a reamer of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a reamer comprising a layer of a second thermally conductive material applied to the interior shell …
FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a reamer comprising a layer of a second thermally conductive material incorporated …
FIG. 4 shows a side view of an alternate embodiment of a reamer comprising a bar and boss driver interface.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A reamer, which comprises: a) a cutting shell having a shell wall with spaced apart exterior and interior shell surfaces, a shell wall thickness therebetween, the shell having a curvature comprising at least a portion of a first hemisphere extending from an apex to a lower edge, the cutting shell being rotatable about a rotational axis that extends through the apex, wherein the cutting shell is composed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal conductivity; b) a second material having a second coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than the first coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material and that contacts at least a portion of the shell interior surface; and c) a plurality of cutting teeth, each having a tissue cutting surface, wherein the tissue cutting surface extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the shell. Currently amended
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the first and second materials comprise a metal or metallic alloy. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of graphene, graphite, carbon, gold, titanium, aluminum and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material has a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than 16 W -m- 1 -K- 1. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, MP₃₅N, titanium, and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material has a thickness that ranges from about 0.5 nm to about 5 pm. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein a driver interface is connected to the reamer shell, and wherein the driver interface is composed of the first material, the second material, or combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein an opening that extends through the shell wall and the first and second materials precedes each tissue cutting surface. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material contacts the tissue cutting surfaces of the teeth. Original
The reamer of claim 1 3 wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of graphene, graphite, carbon, gold, titanium, aluminum and combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
A reamer, which comprises: a) a cutting shell having a shell wall with spaced apart exterior and interior sidewall portions, a sidewall thickness therebetween, the shell having a curvature comprising at least a portion of a first hemisphere extending from an apex to a lower edge, the cutting shell being rotatable about a rotational axis that extends through the apex, the cutting shell exterior and interior sidewall p ortions com p osed of a first material havin g a first coefficient of thermal Title: G raphine- l nhanced Orthopedic Cutting Instruments conductivity and the side w all thickness at least partiall y composed of a second material having a second coefficient of ther m al conductivity that is g reater than the first coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material, and b) a plurality of cutting teeth, each having a tissue cutting surface, wherein the tissue cutting surface extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the shell. Currently amended
The reamer of claim 13 wherein the first and second materials comprise a metal or metallic alloy. Original
The reamer of claim 13 wherein the second material has a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than 16 W m- 1 -K- 1. Original
1 8. The reamer of claim 13 wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, MP₃₅N, titanium. and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 13 wherein a driver interface is connected to the reamer shell, and wherein the driver interface is composed of the first material, the second material, or combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
The reamer of claim I wherein the second conductivity from 3,000 to 5,000 W -m-1-K- 1.
2 1. The reamer of claim 20 where the graphene 100 nm. New
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
orthopedic reamer (interior surface coating configuration)
orthopedic reamer (sidewall sandwich configuration)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
first material (shell material)
second material (high thermal conductivity material)
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
durability and corrosion resistance. The graphene material may be applied to either of the surfaces 26, 28 of the reamer shell 12 using a variety of non- limiting processes. In a preferred embodiment, the thermally conductive material may be applied as a layer
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
thermal conductivity of graphene (second material, claimed range) | 3000–5000 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | graphene |
minimum thermal conductivity threshold for second material | ≥ 16 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ |
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US 10,292,718Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a reamer of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a reamer comprising a layer of a second thermally conductive material applied to the interior shell …
FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a reamer comprising a layer of a second thermally conductive material incorporated …
FIG. 4 shows a side view of an alternate embodiment of a reamer comprising a bar and boss driver interface.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A reamer, which comprises: a) a cutting shell having a shell wall with spaced apart exterior and interior shell surfaces, a shell wall thickness therebetween, the shell having a curvature comprising at least a portion of a first hemisphere extending from an apex to a lower edge, the cutting shell being rotatable about a rotational axis that extends through the apex, wherein the cutting shell is composed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal conductivity; b) a second material having a second coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than the first coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material and that contacts at least a portion of the shell interior surface; and c) a plurality of cutting teeth, each having a tissue cutting surface, wherein the tissue cutting surface extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the shell. Currently amended
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the first and second materials comprise a metal or metallic alloy. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of graphene, graphite, carbon, gold, titanium, aluminum and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material has a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than 16 W -m- 1 -K- 1. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, MP₃₅N, titanium, and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material has a thickness that ranges from about 0.5 nm to about 5 pm. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein a driver interface is connected to the reamer shell, and wherein the driver interface is composed of the first material, the second material, or combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein an opening that extends through the shell wall and the first and second materials precedes each tissue cutting surface. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material contacts the tissue cutting surfaces of the teeth. Original
The reamer of claim 1 3 wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of graphene, graphite, carbon, gold, titanium, aluminum and combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
A reamer, which comprises: a) a cutting shell having a shell wall with spaced apart exterior and interior sidewall portions, a sidewall thickness therebetween, the shell having a curvature comprising at least a portion of a first hemisphere extending from an apex to a lower edge, the cutting shell being rotatable about a rotational axis that extends through the apex, the cutting shell exterior and interior sidewall p ortions com p osed of a first material havin g a first coefficient of thermal Title: G raphine- l nhanced Orthopedic Cutting Instruments conductivity and the side w all thickness at least partiall y composed of a second material having a second coefficient of ther m al conductivity that is g reater than the first coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material, and b) a plurality of cutting teeth, each having a tissue cutting surface, wherein the tissue cutting surface extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the shell. Currently amended
The reamer of claim 13 wherein the first and second materials comprise a metal or metallic alloy. Original
The reamer of claim 13 wherein the second material has a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than 16 W m- 1 -K- 1. Original
1 8. The reamer of claim 13 wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, MP₃₅N, titanium. and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 13 wherein a driver interface is connected to the reamer shell, and wherein the driver interface is composed of the first material, the second material, or combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
The reamer of claim I wherein the second conductivity from 3,000 to 5,000 W -m-1-K- 1.
2 1. The reamer of claim 20 where the graphene 100 nm. New
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
orthopedic reamer (interior surface coating configuration)
orthopedic reamer (sidewall sandwich configuration)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
first material (shell material)
second material (high thermal conductivity material)
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
durability and corrosion resistance. The graphene material may be applied to either of the surfaces 26, 28 of the reamer shell 12 using a variety of non- limiting processes. In a preferred embodiment, the thermally conductive material may be applied as a layer
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
thermal conductivity of graphene (second material, claimed range) | 3000–5000 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | graphene |
minimum thermal conductivity threshold for second material | ≥ 16 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ |
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US 10,292,718Patent drawings and their descriptions. Click a drawing to enlarge it.
FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of a reamer of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a reamer comprising a layer of a second thermally conductive material applied to the interior shell …
FIG. 3 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of a reamer comprising a layer of a second thermally conductive material incorporated …
FIG. 4 shows a side view of an alternate embodiment of a reamer comprising a bar and boss driver interface.
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
A reamer, which comprises: a) a cutting shell having a shell wall with spaced apart exterior and interior shell surfaces, a shell wall thickness therebetween, the shell having a curvature comprising at least a portion of a first hemisphere extending from an apex to a lower edge, the cutting shell being rotatable about a rotational axis that extends through the apex, wherein the cutting shell is composed of a first material having a first coefficient of thermal conductivity; b) a second material having a second coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than the first coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material and that contacts at least a portion of the shell interior surface; and c) a plurality of cutting teeth, each having a tissue cutting surface, wherein the tissue cutting surface extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the shell. Currently amended
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the first and second materials comprise a metal or metallic alloy. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of graphene, graphite, carbon, gold, titanium, aluminum and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material has a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than 16 W -m- 1 -K- 1. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, MP₃₅N, titanium, and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material has a thickness that ranges from about 0.5 nm to about 5 pm. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein a driver interface is connected to the reamer shell, and wherein the driver interface is composed of the first material, the second material, or combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein an opening that extends through the shell wall and the first and second materials precedes each tissue cutting surface. Original
The reamer of claim 1 wherein the second material contacts the tissue cutting surfaces of the teeth. Original
The reamer of claim 1 3 wherein the second material is selected from the group consisting of graphene, graphite, carbon, gold, titanium, aluminum and combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
Canceled
Canceled
A reamer, which comprises: a) a cutting shell having a shell wall with spaced apart exterior and interior sidewall portions, a sidewall thickness therebetween, the shell having a curvature comprising at least a portion of a first hemisphere extending from an apex to a lower edge, the cutting shell being rotatable about a rotational axis that extends through the apex, the cutting shell exterior and interior sidewall p ortions com p osed of a first material havin g a first coefficient of thermal Title: G raphine- l nhanced Orthopedic Cutting Instruments conductivity and the side w all thickness at least partiall y composed of a second material having a second coefficient of ther m al conductivity that is g reater than the first coefficient of thermal conductivity of the first material, and b) a plurality of cutting teeth, each having a tissue cutting surface, wherein the tissue cutting surface extends outwardly from the exterior surface of the shell. Currently amended
The reamer of claim 13 wherein the first and second materials comprise a metal or metallic alloy. Original
The reamer of claim 13 wherein the second material has a coefficient of thermal conductivity that is greater than 16 W m- 1 -K- 1. Original
1 8. The reamer of claim 13 wherein the first material is selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, MP₃₅N, titanium. and combinations thereof. Original
The reamer of claim 13 wherein a driver interface is connected to the reamer shell, and wherein the driver interface is composed of the first material, the second material, or combinations thereof. Original
Canceled
The reamer of claim I wherein the second conductivity from 3,000 to 5,000 W -m-1-K- 1.
2 1. The reamer of claim 20 where the graphene 100 nm. New
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
orthopedic reamer (interior surface coating configuration)
orthopedic reamer (sidewall sandwich configuration)
Materials described outside the worked examples.
first material (shell material)
second material (high thermal conductivity material)
Measurements and analyses referenced in the patent, with their drawing references.
durability and corrosion resistance. The graphene material may be applied to either of the surfaces 26, 28 of the reamer shell 12 using a variety of non- limiting processes. In a preferred embodiment, the thermally conductive material may be applied as a layer
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
| Property | Value | Material |
|---|---|---|
thermal conductivity of graphene (second material, claimed range) | 3000–5000 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | graphene |
minimum thermal conductivity threshold for second material | ≥ 16 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ |
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graphite
carbon
C
gold
Au
titanium
Ti
aluminum
Al
stainless steel
MP₃₅N
thermal conductivity of stainless steel (first material example) | 16 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | stainless steel |
thermal conductivity of MP35N (first material example) | 11 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | MP₃₅N |
thermal conductivity of titanium (first material example) | 22 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | Ti |
Thickness | 0.5–2 mm | — |
Thickness | 20–80 mm | — |
Thickness | 10–50 mm | — |
Thickness | 0.5–100 nm | — |
Thickness | 0.1–0.5 cm | — |
— | 3000–5000 W | — |
— | 21–180 W | — |
— | ≥ 16 W | — |
graphite
carbon
C
gold
Au
titanium
Ti
aluminum
Al
stainless steel
MP₃₅N
thermal conductivity of stainless steel (first material example) | 16 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | stainless steel |
thermal conductivity of MP35N (first material example) | 11 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | MP₃₅N |
thermal conductivity of titanium (first material example) | 22 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | Ti |
Thickness | 0.5–2 mm | — |
Thickness | 20–80 mm | — |
Thickness | 10–50 mm | — |
Thickness | 0.5–100 nm | — |
Thickness | 0.1–0.5 cm | — |
— | 3000–5000 W | — |
— | 21–180 W | — |
— | ≥ 16 W | — |
graphite
carbon
C
gold
Au
titanium
Ti
aluminum
Al
stainless steel
MP₃₅N
thermal conductivity of stainless steel (first material example) | 16 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | stainless steel |
thermal conductivity of MP35N (first material example) | 11 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | MP₃₅N |
thermal conductivity of titanium (first material example) | 22 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | Ti |
Thickness | 0.5–2 mm | — |
Thickness | 20–80 mm | — |
Thickness | 10–50 mm | — |
Thickness | 0.5–100 nm | — |
Thickness | 0.1–0.5 cm | — |
— | 3000–5000 W | — |
— | 21–180 W | — |
— | ≥ 16 W | — |
graphite
carbon
C
gold
Au
titanium
Ti
aluminum
Al
stainless steel
MP₃₅N
thermal conductivity of stainless steel (first material example) | 16 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | stainless steel |
thermal conductivity of MP35N (first material example) | 11 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | MP₃₅N |
thermal conductivity of titanium (first material example) | 22 W·m⁻¹·K⁻¹ | Ti |
Thickness | 0.5–2 mm | — |
Thickness | 20–80 mm | — |
Thickness | 10–50 mm | — |
Thickness | 0.5–100 nm | — |
Thickness | 0.1–0.5 cm | — |
— | 3000–5000 W | — |
— | 21–180 W | — |
— | ≥ 16 W | — |