Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-07
2006-11-07
Robert, Eduardo (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07131974
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a surgical drill guide. The drill guide may include a first drill guide body having a distal end for placement substantially adjacent a bone, a second drill guide body slidable with respect to the first drill guide body and having a proximal end for contacting a portion of a drill bit, a handle associated with at least one of the first drill guide body and the second drill guide body, and a detent mechanism for releasably retaining the position of the first drill guide body with respect to the second drill guide body in predefined increments. Additionally or alternatively, the drill guide may include a locking member movable between a first position where it substantially prevents sliding of the second drill guide body with respect to the first drill guide body, and a second position where it permits sliding of the second drill guide body with respect to the first drill guide body. The locking member may be resiliently biased to the first position. Other features for improving the drill guide are disclosed and claimed as well.
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Berger Roger
Kephart Douglas S.
Keyer Thomas R.
Walther Martin
Hoffman Mary
Jones Day
Robert Eduardo
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