Education and demonstration – Anatomy – physiology – therapeutic treatment – or surgery...
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-05
2010-11-02
Fernstrom, Kurt (Department: 3711)
Education and demonstration
Anatomy, physiology, therapeutic treatment, or surgery...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07824184
ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic simulator is provided with an integral central manifold that provides internal routing of pressurized hydraulic fluid, compressed air, or electrical power to the actuators of the orthopedic simulator. The integral manifold is structurally coupled to support elements and resist and transfer bending and shear forces to the support elements.
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Fahrendorff Harold F.
Leska, Sr. Paul J.
Schulz Bradley D.
Willis Dennis J.
Fernstrom Kurt
MTS Systems Corporation
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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