Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-25
2011-12-20
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Measuring anatomical characteristic or force applied to or...
C600S001000, C600S002000, C600S003000, C600S004000, C600S562000, C623S001340, C424S001250, C424S426000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08079964
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for inserting a marking element into a marker body includes a body portion, an insertion member, and a pushing member. The body portion has a compartment configured to receive a marker body. The insertion member is configured to engage the marker body within the compartment. The pushing member is configured to engage with the insertion member. The pushing member is operable to force a marking element along the insertion member into the marker body. The insertion member may include a hollow needle configured to penetrate the marker body. The pushing member may include a pin configured to fit within the hollow needle. The marker body may include an opening such as a slit, a slot, or a passage that is configured to receive a marking element. The marker body may include a collagen dowel, and the marking element may be formed of titanium.
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Payne Gwendolyn P.
Reichel Lee E.
Speeg Trevor W. V.
Devicor Medical Products, Inc.
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Hindenburg Max
Towa Rene
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