Universal coupler
US7891071B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/655
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A universal coupler for coupling multiple orthopedic instruments is disclosed. The universal coupler includes a body having a boss and an internal bore, a locking shaft having a first portion and a second portion, a trigger including a trigger bore, and a connection portion. The trigger is operable between a first position and a second position, where in the first position the first portion and boss are misaligned and in the second position the first portion and the boss are aligned.
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