US4784125A
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Arcuate element and external fixation device containing same for osteosynthesis and osteoplasty
Assignee: Stryker GmbH
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Filing: 1986-01-23
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Granted: 1988-11-15
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Expires: 2006-01-23
Abstract
Abstract An arcuate cradle element for use in an external fixation device is generally in the shape of a partial or full circular toroid whose transverse cross-section comprises two opposed and symmetrical polygonal portions, joined by a web serving to connect and space apart the polygons. The polygonal portions are preferably triangular portions. Two of the arcuate cradle elements of unequal length may be combined to form a full circle.
Inventors
- 👤 Georgio Monticelli
- 👤 Renato Spinelli
- 👤 Marcel Wagenknecht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:56
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/60; A61B17/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
An external fixation device for osteosynthesis comprising: (a) first and second and sets of at least one pine or wire each, each set for retaining a bone portion; (b) a plurality of assembly rods for interconnecting said first set and said second set; and (c) means for connecting said first set of at least one pin or wire to said assembly rods comprising: at least one arcuate element having generally a shape of a toroid or part of a toroid and having substantially no discontinuities over the length of said arcuate element for enabling at least one support member and at least one clamping member to move freely along said length and be secured in any desired position thereon, and said arcuate element having a transverse cross section comprising a spacing web connecting opposed inner and outer polygonal-shaped clamping rims, said support member having means for supporting said first set of at least one pin or wire on said arcuate member, and said clamping member having means for gripping one of said assembly rods so as to connect said assembly rod with said arcuate member, and each of said support member and clamping member having means to engage and be secured in any position along the length of said arcuate member either to said inner clamping rim only, or to said outer clamping rim only, or, one rim at a time, to both of said inner clamping rim and said outer clamping rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
An external fixation device for osteosynthesis comprising: (a) first and second and sets of at least one pine or wire each, each set for retaining a bone portion; (b) a plurality of assembly rods for interconnecting said first set and said second set; and (c) means for connecting said first set of at least one pin or wire to said assembly rods comprising: at least one arcuate element having generally a shape of a toroid or part of a toroid and having substantially no discontinuities over the length of said arcuate element for enabling at least one support member and at least one clamping member to move freely along said length and be secured in any desired position thereon, and said arcuate element having a transverse cross section comprising a spacing web connecting opposed inner and outer polygonal-shaped clamping rims, said support member having means for supporting said first set of at least one pin or wire on said arcuate member, and said clamping member having means for gripping one of said assembly rods so as to connect said assembly rod with said arcuate member, and each of said support member and clamping member having means to engage and be secured in any position along the length of said arcuate member either to said inner clamping rim only, or to said outer clamping rim only, or, one rim at a time, to both of said inner clamping rim and said outer clamping rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
An external fixation device according to claim 1, wherein said two opposed polygonal portions are identical and wherein each of said support member and said clamping member have means to engage and be secured in any position along the length of said arcuate member, one rim at a time, to both said inner clamping rim and said outer clamping rim.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
An external fixation device of claim 1 wherein said spacing web is generally rectangular in shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An external fixation device of claim 1 wherein said arcuate element has the form of a portion of a circle with an arc length between two-thirds and three-quarters of the circle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
An external fixation device of claim 1 wherein said arcuate element has the form of a portion of a circle with an arc length between a quarter and a third of the circle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
An external fixation device of claim 1 wherein said two polygonal portions are isosceles triangular portions having their apices directed towards each other.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
An external fixation device of claim 1 wherein the centers of said two polygonal portions lie in the same horizontal plane of the toroid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An external fixation device of claim 2 wherein said two polygonal portions are isosceles triangular portions having their apices directed towards each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
An external fixation device of claim 2 wherein the centers of said two polygonal portions lie in the same horizontal plane of the toroid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
54 words
An external fixation device of claim 1 wherein said at least one support member comprises a pair of jaws configured to grip at least one of said opposed polygonal cross-sectioned portions, and said at least one clamp comprises a pair of jaws configured to grip at least one of said opposed polygonal cross-sectioned portions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
An external fixation device of claim 2 wherein each of said support member and clamp comprises a pair of jaws configured to grip either one of said opposed identical polygonal cross-sectioned portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
47 words
An external fixation device of claim 1 wherein said at least one support member comprises a means for adjusting the distance of said first set of at least one pin or wire from said arcuate element in a direction perpendicular to the plane of said arcuate element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
An external fixation device of claim 2 wherein said at least one support member comprises a means for adjusting the distance of said first set of at least one pin or wire from said arcuate element in a direction perpendicular to the plane of said arcuate element.
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