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Laser based metal deposition (LBMD) of implant structures

  • US 7,666,522 B2
  • Filed: 05/10/2006
  • Issued: 02/23/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/03/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A medical implant device comprising:

  • a metal base structure; and

    an articulating bearing material formed onto said metal base structure by Laser Based Metal Deposition (LBMD) in an inert gas atmosphere;

    wherein said articulating bearing material comprises functionally graded layers of biocompatible materials;

    wherein the articulating bearing material comprises a blend of biocompatible materials.

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