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Tap guide device and systems and methods for using same

US10271860B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE · US

Inventors

Philip W. Boysen · Boise, US
Joshua D. Gunderson · Boise, US
Anthony J. Paris · Anchorage, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 20, 2017
Grant date	Apr 30, 2019
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 13, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB23G2240/20
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Tap guide assembly devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. A tap guide assembly can have a body assembly, a tension pin assembly, a tension spring, and a setscrew. The body assembly can have an elongate body and a drill bushing. The drill bushing can have a diameter that is less than the diameter of the elongate body and can be positioned within a portion of the elongate body. The tension pin assembly can have a pin and a collar and can be configured to be received within the body assembly. The tension spring can be positioned proximate to the collar. The setscrew can be securely positioned proximate to the tension spring and within the second opening of the elongate body.

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