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Blade stiffener

US4617930A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 16, 1984
Grant dateOct 21, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/14
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A simple planar saw blade stiffening element for use with an orthopaedic saw is described, which enables a surgeon to make very accurate bone cuts without flexing of a standard saw blade.

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