MUMBAI, India, July 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202621061739 A) filed by Mit Art, Design And Technology University, Pune on May 15, 2026, for Shock-Absorbing Knee Spacer With Embedded Elastomeric Layer.
Inventors include Dr. Mayur Sawant; Aditya Karle; Yamini Sharma; Dr. Sudarshan Sanap; Mahesh Daud; and Vijakumar Shep.
The application for the patent was published on July 10, 2026, under issue no. 28/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT SHOCK-ABSORBING KNEE SPACER WITH EMBEDDED ELASTOMERIC LAYER The present invention discloses a knee spacer (100) for an orthopedic knee joint prosthesis, comprising an upper articulating portion (101) and a lower support portion (102) formed from ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). The upper articulating portion (101) and the lower support portion (102) are arranged as separate sections defining an internal interface region, within which an elastomeric layer (103) is disposed. The elastomeric layer (103) is enclosed between the UHMWPE sections and is configured to undergo elastic deformation under compressive load transmitted between the upper articulating portion (101) and the lower support portion (102). The deformation of the elastomeric layer (103) modifies load transmission through the knee spacer (100) during joint articulation. The knee spacer (100) is configured for placement between a femoral component and a tibial component to facilitate load-bearing and articulation within the prosthetic knee joint. (To be published along with FIG. 1)
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