Patent ID: 6058590
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: A61F,B29C,B29L,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for uniformly and partially embedding a titanium coil in the surface of a polymer bone implant, the coil being initially wrapped around the implant, the apparatus comprising:a manifold surrounding the coil-implant, the manifold comprising a hot gas input port anda plurality of output openings;a means for rotating the coil-implant;a roller, the roller pressing against the coil as the coil implant is rotated;a spring for forcing the roller against the coil and pushing the coil into the surface of the implant as the coil and implant are heated; andmeans for stopping the roller from pressing further against the coil once the coil is partially embedded from 1/3 to 1/2 of its diameter in the surface of the implant.