Trial sizer for alignment of pilot holes
US11806030B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/4629
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for drilling a pilot hole within an object at a predetermined angle. The device includes a spacer having a lateral surface established by a first surface and a second surface and at least a portion of the lateral surface includes an extension. The extension having a proximal end and a distal end where the proximal end abuts the lateral surface and the distal end is configured to coupled to a first end of a body. A guide body is also provided and is coupled to the device. The guide member includes a bore extending from a first end to a second end. Subsequent to disposing the spacer within the object, a drilling instrument may be disposed within the guide body thereby drilling out the pilot hole at the prescribed angle.
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