Patent ID: 7238208
Filing Date: 2007-07-03
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A joint prosthesis, comprising: a body component having a body coupling member that defines a male taper surface; and a head component defining a female taper surface, wherein engagement of said male taper surface with said female taper surface provides a mechanical connection between said head component and said body component, wherein said body coupling member includes an upper surface portion that defines an upper circle and a lower surface portion that defines a lower circle, wherein said male taper surface of said body coupling surface is defined between said upper circle and said lower circle, wherein said male taper surface possesses a maximum thickness height H, wherein 0.1 inches<said maximum thickness height H<0.25 inches, wherein said upper circle possesses a diameter D, and wherein said diameter D is equal to about 0.8 inches.