Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2003-07-15
2008-11-11
Ramana, Anu (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07449023
ABSTRACT:
An external fixation device includes a frame assembly having a first arc segment and a second arc segment. The first arc segment is for interconnection to a first bone portion. The second arc segment is for interconnection to a second bone portion. The first arc segment is coupled to the second arc segment for relative rotation. The external fixation assembly additionally includes an articulating module. The articulating module includes a central member, a first pivot segment and a second pivot segment. The first pivot segment is coupled to the central member for driven rotation about a first pivot axis. The second pivot segment is coupled to the central member for driven rotation about a second pivot axis. The second pivot axis is substantially perpendicular to the first pivot axis.
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Bailey Kirk J.
Davidson Richard
Leung Takkwong Ross
Walulik Stephen B.
EBI, LLC
Harness & Dickey & Pierce P.L.C.
Ramana Anu
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