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Coupling element for an external fixator

US8808289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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29References

14Claims

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Assignee

Stryker Trauma SA · CH

Inventors

Adam Busch · Olten, CH
Vadim Gurevich · West New York, US
Klaus Dorawa · Schwentinental, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 22, 2011
Grant date	Aug 19, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 16, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T403/32893
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Coupling element for an external fixator which connects a pin or rod to a second pin or rod. The coupling element comprises a first coupling section to clamp the first pin or rod in engagement with a second clamp for clamping the second pin or rod and a pivoting section for adjusting the orientation of the first coupling section relative to the post section in the space. The pivoting section extends along a third axis. The first coupling section is rotatable around a first axis with respect to the pivoting section and wherein via the pivoting section the first coupling section is pivotable around a second axis with respect to the post section, wherein the second axis is arranged at an angle to the first axis.

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