Kirschner wire clamp and tensioner
February 16, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2014638 3709219 Surgical compression-distraction instrument Apparatus for surgical treatment of the knee joint Bone compression or distraction device Biplanar joint distractor Device for restoring the function of the lower extremities External fixation device Bone fixation frame Automatic compression-distraction apparatus InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 311537 filed on 02/16/1989US Classes:606/54, External fixation means606/56, Ring frame606/57Compression or distraction mechanismExaminersPrimary: Hafer, Robert A.Assistant: Brown, Michael A. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA61F 005/00AbstractTensioning clamps for bone positioning wires of external fixation devices used in orthopedic surgery having clamping structure associated with tensioning guide device for being moved reciprocally therewith for clamping said bone positioning wire for movement with the tensioning guide device, and a clamp and tension indicator including annular washer springs in a cavity between compression surfaces, the distance between which is indicative of the amount of compression, is disclosed. | |
