Ratcheting torque wrench

Details Ratcheting torque wrench Ratcheting torque wrench

2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Hail, III, Joseph J. (Department: 3723)

Tools

Wrench, screwdriver, or driver therefor

Handle clutched to head

C081S177100, C081S177200, C081S180100, C081S462000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07363838

ABSTRACT:
A method and assembly for tightening a locking element in an orthopedic implant comprises a ratcheting mechanism that includes a shaft portion and a sleeve portion operatively connected over the shaft portion. The assembly further includes a first handle or wrench operatively connected to the shaft portion and a second handle or wrench operatively connected to the sleeve portion. The method comprises aligning the ratcheting mechanism over the orthopedic implant; operatively connecting the first wrench to the shaft portion; operatively connecting the second wrench to the sleeve portion; rotating the second wrench counter-clockwise to establish a position for leverage; holding the first wrench in a firm position; and rotating the second wrench clockwise while the first wrench is held in the firm position.

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patent: 6330845 (2001-12-01), Meulink
patent: 2004/0267373 (2004-12-01), Dwyer et al.

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