Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Electrical screw
- Patent Title (中): 电动螺丝
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Application No.: US12071412Application Date: 2008-02-21
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Publication No.: US08380319B2Publication Date: 2013-02-19
- Inventor: J. Lee Berger
- Applicant: J. Lee Berger
- Agency: Gipple & Hale
- Agent John S. Hale
- Main IPC: A61N1/05
- IPC: A61N1/05

Abstract:
The present invention relates to the electrical stimulation of bone growth utilizing implantable bone fixation devices and implants to which are attached a screw of nonconductive material powered by a battery for the purpose of creating an electrical-magnetic field to promote bone healing and bone formation. The electric magnetic field is directed to the bone around the device through a battery of a rechargeable type and can include a radio frequency identification device. A constant current is generated in a range of 5-20 micro amperes to stimulate bone healing and bone formation.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080255556A1 Electrical screw Public/Granted day:2008-10-16
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