Rod reducer
US7608081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/914
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cam coupling rod reducer and method of operation comprises an inner tube comprising a first end having a hole and a second end having a plurality of prongs extending therefrom. The rod reducer further includes a lever cam connected to the first end, wherein the lever cam comprises a base and a pair of semicircular arms extending from the base, wherein each of the arms comprise a hole configured to align with the hole of the first end of the inner tube. The rod reducer also includes an outer extension tube connected to the inner tube, wherein the outer extension tube comprises positional markings on the body of the outer extension tube; a top end having a concave opening; and a bottom end comprising an opening configured to permit the prongs of the inner tube to extend therethrough; and a pair of pegs extending from the bottom end.
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