Measuring and testing – Specimen stress or strain – or testing by stress or strain... – Specimen clamp – holder – or support
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-29
2011-03-29
Caputo, Lisa M (Department: 2855)
Measuring and testing
Specimen stress or strain, or testing by stress or strain...
Specimen clamp, holder, or support
Reexamination Certificate
active
07913573
ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic simulator including a holder assembly and a slide table is disclosed. The holder assembly is configured to hold a test specimen to supply test loads. In the embodiment shown, the slide table is coupled to the holder assembly and includes a plurality of translation plates movable along a plurality of axis. As shown, the plurality of translation plates include a first translation plate movable along a first axis and a second translation plate movable along a second axis generally transverse to the first axis. In illustrated embodiments, an adjustable screw lock is configured to provide a positive lock to restrict movement or stroke of the first or second translation plates along the first or second axis. As disclosed, movement of the first or second translation plates is biased via a spring assembly for example to simulate the effect of soft tissue.
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Fahrendorff Harold F.
Leska, Sr. Paul J.
Schulz Bradley D.
Willis Dennis J.
Caputo Lisa M
Davis Octavia
Kvale Deirdre Megley
MTS Systems Corporation
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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