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Method and apparatus for preparing bone grafts, including grafts for lumbar/thoracic interbody fusion

US7802503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Inventors

Roy J. Couvillion · Lafayette, US
John Cobb · Tyler, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 14, 2006
Grant date	Sep 28, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 26, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T83/7533
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A base having a substantially planar surface, an upright support member and a blade guide having a serrated surface that can be adjustably positioned along the planar surface. The blade guide is biased toward an opposing serrated plate member to securely hold a section of donor bone, and locked in place using an adjustable lever-cam linkage.

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