Expandable implant expansion driver
US11896501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2048/106
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure includes an expansion driver for adjusting expandable implants, the expansion driver including: a first driver having a first gear disposed at a first end thereof; and a second driver having a second gear disposed at a first end of the second driver; and a handle operably connected to the first driver and the second driver, the handle having at least one bevel gear rotatably attached thereto, the at least one bevel gear engaging each of the first gear and the second gear; wherein upon a rotation of the handle a torque is applied to at least one of the first driver or the second driver.
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