公开(公告)号：US09523144B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US12059553

申请日：2008-03-31

Applicant: Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: A61F2/28 ,  C23C14/06 ,  A61F2/30 ,  A61L27/30 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/22 ,  C23C14/46 ,  C23C28/04 ,  C23C28/00 ,  A61F2/36 ,  A61F2/38

CPC classification number: C23C14/0641 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/3094 ,  A61F2/36 ,  A61F2/38 ,  A61F2002/30929 ,  A61F2002/30934 ,  A61F2310/00011 ,  A61F2310/00592 ,  A61L27/306 ,  A61L2400/10 ,  A61L2400/12 ,  A61L2430/02 ,  C23C14/081 ,  C23C14/225 ,  C23C14/46 ,  C23C28/00 ,  C23C28/042 ,  C23C28/044 ,  C23C28/046

Abstract: Mechanical devices such as prosthetic knees, hips, shoulders, fingers, elbows, wrists, ankles, fingers and spinal elements when implanted in the body and used as articulating elements are subjected to wear and corrosion. These prosthetic implants are usually fabricated in modular form from combinations of metallic materials such as stainless steels, Co—Cr—Mo alloys, and Ti—Al—V alloys; plastics such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE); and ceramics such as alumina and zirconia. As the articulating surfaces of these materials wear and corrode, products including plastic wear debris, metallic wear particles, and metallic ions will be released into the body, transported to and absorbed by bone, blood, the lymphatic tissue, and other organ systems. The polyethylene wear particles have been shown to produce long term bone loss and loosening of the implant. And, even very low concentrations of metallic wear particles and metallic ions are suspect in causing adverse toxic, inflammatory, and immunologic tissue reactions. This invention provides prosthetic implants having articulating surfaces that exhibit a reduced rate of release of wear debris and metal ions into the body and a method of producing such prosthetic implants.

Abstract translation: 机械装置如假膝盖，臀部，肩部，手指，肘部，手腕，脚踝，手指和脊椎元件植入身体并用作关节元件时都会遭受磨损和腐蚀。 这些假体植入物通常由诸如不锈钢，Co-Cr-Mo合金和Ti-Al-V合金的金属材料的组合形成为模块化形式; 塑料如超高分子量聚乙烯（UHMWPE）; 和陶瓷如氧化铝和氧化锆。 随着这些材料的关节表面磨损和腐蚀，包括塑料磨损碎片，金属磨损颗粒和金属离子在内的产品将被释放到体内，运送到骨骼，血液，淋巴组织和其他器官系统中并被其吸收。 已经显示聚乙烯磨损颗粒产生长期的骨丢失和植入物的松动。 而且即使非常低浓度的金属磨损颗粒和金属离子也可能引起不良的毒性，炎症和免疫组织反应。 本发明提供了具有关节表面的假体植入物，其具有降低磨损碎片和金属离子释放到体内的速率，以及生产这种假体植入物的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07374642B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-20

申请号：US11042150

申请日：2005-01-26

Applicant: Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka ,  Robert J. Borel

Inventor： Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka ,  Robert J. Borel

IPC: C23C14/34 ,  C23C16/00

CPC classification number: C23C14/46

Abstract: A continuous, uninterrupted two-step treatment process capable of forming nanometer scale physical structures on the surface of articles fabricated from metallic, ceramic, glass, or plastic materials, and then depositing a thin conformal coating on the nanostructured surface such that the physical structures previously produced are neither masked nor are the dimensions of the physical structures substantially altered. In an additional embodiment, a thicker coating can be grown from the thin conformal coating which itself can be nanostructured as it is deposited. In this case adhesion of the thicker coating is not dependent upon the use of conventional surface pretreatments such as machining, chemical etching, or abrasive blasting. Surface texturing may be performed by ion beam sputtering, and ion assisted coating forms the thin conformal coating, and thicker coating if desired. The treatment process is useful for improving the mechanical, catalytic, chemical, or biological activity of the surfaces so treated. The process thus has application on industrial machinery and equipment of all types, engines of all types, manufacturing tooling and wear parts of all types, and medical equipment and prostheses.

Abstract translation: 一种能够在由金属，陶瓷，玻璃或塑料材料制成的制品的表面上形成纳米尺度物理结构的连续不间断的两步处理工艺，然后在纳米结构化表面上沉积薄的共形涂层，使得之前的物理结构 所产生的物质既不被掩蔽也不是物理结构的尺寸基本上改变。 在另外的实施方案中，可以从薄的共形涂层生长较厚的涂层，其本身可以在沉积时被纳米结构化。 在这种情况下，较厚涂层的粘附不依赖于使用常规的表面预处理，例如机械加工，化学蚀刻或喷砂。 表面纹理可以通过离子束溅射进行，并且离子辅助涂层形成薄的共形涂层，如果需要，则形成较厚的涂层。 处理过程对于改善如此处理的表面的机械，催化，化学或生物活性是有用的。 因此，该工艺应用于各类工业机械设备，各类发动机，各种制造工具和各种磨损零件，以及医疗设备和假肢。

公开(公告)号：US5055318A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-08

申请号：US627989

申请日：1990-12-17

Applicant: Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka

Inventor： Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka

IPC: B29C33/56 ,  B29D11/00 ,  C23C14/02 ,  C23C14/22

CPC classification number: C23C14/22 ,  B29D11/00009 ,  C23C14/022 ,  B29C33/56 ,  B29K2105/06 ,  Y10S427/105

Abstract: The invention relates to a low temperature, dual beam vacuum deposition process for forming a hard, stress reduced, ballistically alloyed film such as diamond onto a substrate.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种低温双光束真空沉积工艺，用于在衬底上形成硬的，应力减小的，弹性合金化的膜如金刚石。

公开(公告)号：US4992298A

公开(公告)日：1991-02-12

申请号：US255573

申请日：1988-10-11

Applicant: Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka

Inventor： Arnold H. Deutchman ,  Robert J. Partyka

IPC: B29C33/56 ,  B29D11/00 ,  C23C14/02 ,  C23C14/22

CPC classification number: C23C14/22 ,  B29D11/00009 ,  C23C14/022 ,  B29C33/56 ,  B29K2105/06 ,  Y10S427/105 ,  Y10S505/818

Abstract: The invention discloses a dual ion beam ballistic alloying process for forming a film such as diamond onto a substrate, which comprises the steps of: (a) cleaning the surface of the substrate with a first energy beam of inert atoms; (b) depositing a layer of a desired non-hydrocarbon substance on the substrate with a low energy, sputtered atomic beam; (c) simultaneously exposing the substrate to said first energy beam of inert atoms with a high energy to grow a ballistically alloyed layer having a thickness of about 10-2000 .ANG.; and (d) reducing the energy level of the first, high energy beam to cause the growth of the layer of said substance on said substrate to a final desired thickness.

Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于在衬底上形成诸如金刚石的膜的双离子束弹道合金化方法，其包括以下步骤：（a）用惰性原子的第一能量束清洁衬底的表面; （b）用低能量的溅射原子束在衬底上沉积所需的非烃物质层; （c）同时以高能量将衬底暴露于惰性原子的所述第一能量束，以生长具有约10-2000安培的厚度的弹道合金化层; 和（d）降低第一高能束的能级，使所述物质在所述衬底上的生长达到最终期望的厚度。