External fixator assembly
US7806843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/6441
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An external fixator assembly structured for placement and use substantially adjacent the ankle area of the body and including a support assembly comprising at least one base segment and one or two contoured segments disposed substantially on opposite sides of the ankle area. Each of the contoured segments includes a contoured portion having a either different or substantially equivalent angular and/or convergent configurations disposed along a length or height of the ankle area. At least one transfixtion member may be connected along the length of the contoured portion(s) as well as a remainder of the contoured segment(s) so as to extend transversly inward there from into operative engagement with tissue associated with the ankle area patient's body.
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