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Four hole offset alignment device

US7267695B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 25, 2004
Grant dateSep 11, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2220/0033
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a four hole offset alignment device that is adjustable in the lateral or medial direction and the anterior or posterior direction at a single interface between the two pieces of the present invention. A first piece is provided having a body with a central axis. A positioner is on the first side of the body. A dome with a pyramid is on the second side of the body. A second piece is provided having a central axis and a flange. Four walls upstand from the flange to define an opening. The positioner can be selectably received within the opening while the central axis of the first piece remains parallel to the central axis of the second piece. The pieces are lockable in place with respect to each other at the selected offset alignment.

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