Spiral assembly tool
US8533921B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53883
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty. The tool includes a first member operably associated with the first component and defines a first member longitudinal axis thereof. A second member is operably associated with the second component and defines a second member longitudinal axis thereof. A washer system is coupled to the second member. A drive mechanism is coupled to washer system, such that as the drive mechanism is activated, the washer system rotates about the second member longitudinal axis and expands along the second member longitudinal axis, wherein such movement further causes the second member to move relative to the first member along the second member longitudinal axis.
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