Bone cutting guide
US11571226B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/565
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided is a Bone Cutting Guide (BCG) for facilitating the cutting of a patent's bones that may include an outer shell, comprising an upper shell; and a lower shell; a left guidance sphere, comprising a first plurality of pin guidance holes; and a first guide surface; a right guidance sphere, comprising a second plurality of pin guidance holes; and a second guide surface, wherein the left and right guidance spheres are positioned between the upper and lower shells; and a plurality of fasteners configured to hold the upper and lower shells together and, when tightened, secure the left guidance sphere and right guidance sphere into selected positions.
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