Instrument for use in orthopedic surgery

Details Instrument for use in orthopedic surgery Instrument for use in orthopedic surgery

1975-12-04

1976-08-24

Smith, Al Lawrence

Cutlery

Combined cutlery or combined with ancillary feature

With material-holder or disposal

30133, B26B 2500

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039758214

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for cutting casts of plaster or other similar materials in the field of immobilization orthopedics including a lightweight and easily grasped hand-piece connected by a hose to a remotely located blower for vacuuming and by a drive shaft to a remotely located driving source, and having a means for cutting casts enclosed in a blower housing for removing any dust created by the cutting, and including a blade sharpener and an auxiliary vacuuming opening for the removal of any localized dust or the like, the blower and drive means being remotely located in a portable unit or a wall unit.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2232733 (1941-02-01), Scarboro
patent: 2701911 (1955-02-01), Maescher
patent: 3044171 (1962-07-01), Cecere
patent: 3103069 (1963-09-01), Gary
patent: 3341944 (1967-09-01), Ligon

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