Polishing Device for Orthopedic Devices Patent Granted
Summary
USPTO granted Patent US12599484B1 to Spartan Felt Company, Inc. on April 14, 2026. The patent covers a polishing device for orthopedic implants, including acetabular cups. The device features a compressible polishing head with rounded surfaces for polishing concave surfaces, made from impregnated felt materials. The patent contains 8 claims and was filed on July 9, 2021.
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USPTO granted patent US12599484B1 to Spartan Felt Company, Inc. for a polishing device designed for orthopedic implants. The invention includes a compressible polishing head with rounded surfaces suitable for polishing concave surfaces such as acetabular cups, made from impregnated felt materials formed from selected fibers.
This patent grant establishes intellectual property rights for the assignee and does not impose compliance obligations on other parties. Medical device manufacturers developing or manufacturing orthopedic implant polishing equipment should review the patent claims to assess potential licensing needs or to ensure their products do not infringe on the protected invention.
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Polishing device for orthopedic devices
Grant US12599484B1 Kind: B1 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
Spartan Felt Company, Inc.
Inventors
Robert John Rossi, Jr.
Abstract
Polishing devices are disclosed that are particularly well suited for polishing orthopedic implants, such as acetabular cups. The polishing device includes a polishing head having a compressible shape. The polishing head, for instance, can have a rounded surface for polishing concave surfaces. The polishing head can be made from a selection of fibers. The fibers are used to form an impregnated felt material.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/3094 B24D 13/142 B24D 13/147 B24B 15/08 B24B 29/02 B24B 29/04 B24B 11/00 A47L 13/10 A47L 13/16 A47L 13/28 A47L 25/00 A61B 90/70
Filing Date
2021-07-09
Application No.
17371396
Claims
8
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