Revolving lock for external fixation clamps
US9186179B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 9, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/6466
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A clamp assembly includes a first jaw and a second jaw cooperatively positioned to receive the fixation element. A gate is displaceable relative to the first jaw and moveable between an open condition where the gate and the first jaw form an opening of a first size allowing introduction of the fixation element between the first and second jaws and a locking condition where the opening formed by the gate and the first jaw has a second size that prevents removal of the fixation element out from between the first and second jaws.
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