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Bending instrument and methods of using same

US9421596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19References

20Claims

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Assignee

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE · US

Inventors

Anthony J. Paris · Anchorage, US
Shawn Wooten · Anchorage, US
Paul Harren · Anchorage, US
Wesley Wade Burgess · Ashland, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 16, 2015
Grant date	Aug 23, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 16, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7011
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Bending instruments for selectively applying a bending force to a rod or rod-like element, such as for example and without limitation, a surgical rod. Exemplary bending instruments include a first handle, a second handle, and a gear assembly. Pivotal movement of the second handle relative to the first handle effects a corresponding movement of the gear assembly components to thereby effect bending of the rod or rod-like element.

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