Surgical drill templates and methods of manufacturing the same
US8398396B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49567
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention concerns a drill template, comprising: a base body made by casting or rapid prototyping; at least one reinforced portion made by casting or rapid prototyping; and at least one guiding hole within the at least one reinforced portion made by drilling or milling. furthermore, the present invention concerns a method of manufacturing a drill template, comprising the steps of: forming a base body by casting or rapid prototyping; forming at least one reinforced portion by casting or rapid prototyping; and forming at least one guiding hole within the at least one reinforced portion by drilling or milling.
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