Customized surgical fixture
US6327491A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 6, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB33Y80/00
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical fixture is formed by scanning a body to form a three-dimensional image of the body, and then identifying in the image a target point in the body, and mounting structures on the body. A model, such as a computer solid model, of the fixture is specified in accordance with the locations of the target point and mounting structures. The fixture is formed in accordance with the model of the fixture, for example using a rapid prototyping and tooling machine.
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