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US5112340A
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Fixation device with frame members and pins
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-11-05
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Granted: 1992-05-12
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Expires: 2010-11-05
Abstract
Abstract A device for fixing a point relative to the human body with a pointer is adjustable in three directions. The end indicates the position of the point to be fixed. A frame with three feet can be mounted on pins anchored in the facial part of the skull.
Inventors
- 👤 Christian Krenkel
- 👤 Georg Lixl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C19/00; A61C19/04; A61C19/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A device for fixing a point relative to the human body, comprising: a frame for attachment to the human body, including a plurality of frame members, each said frame member having a foot portion, and each said foot portion having a connection means for connecting to a pin; a pointer adjustably mounted to said frame, said pointer having an indicator end for indicating a point on the human body; and a plurality of pins, each said pin comprising a means for anchoring said pin in the human skeleton and a means for detachably connecting said pin to a said connection means of a respective said foot portion.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A device for fixing a point relative to the human body, comprising: a frame for attachment to the human body, including a plurality of frame members, each said frame member having a foot portion, and each said foot portion having a connection means for connecting to a pin; a pointer adjustably mounted to said frame, said pointer having an indicator end for indicating a point on the human body; and a plurality of pins, each said pin comprising a means for anchoring said pin in the human skeleton and a means for detachably connecting said pin to a said connection means of a respective said foot portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said connection means of each said foot portion comprises an end of said foot portion having a concave tapered recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 2, wherein said connection means of each said foot portion further comprises an extension piece threadedly engageable with said end of said foot portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The device of claim 1, wherein at least two of said members of said frame are telescopic arms telescopically moveable so as to enable the variation of the location of their respective said foot portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The device of claim 4, wherein said telescopic arms of said frame form an angle therebetween, and said telescopic arms are further moveable to enable the variation of said angle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said frame further comprises a supporting arm extending in a direction opposite to said foot portions and a linkage attachable to said supporting arm bearing said pointer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device of claim 6, wherein said supporting arm is pivotably mounted to said frame members so as to be pivotable about a said foot portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
67 words
The device of claim 6, wherein said linkage comprises a first rod adjustably mounted to said supporting arm, a mounting slidably mounted on said first rod, and a second rod slidably mounted in said mounting in a direction transverse to said first rod, wherein said pointer is slidably mounted to said second rod, extending slidably in a direction perpendicular to said second rod and said first rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 1, wherein said means for anchoring of each said pin comprises a Kirschner's wire, and said means for detachably connecting each said pin to a said connection means comprises a ball on the end of said pin.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 9, wherein each said ball of said pins has a cross slot for engagement with a rotating tool.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 10, wherein each said pin has an axial guide bore therein extending in said ball of said pin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 9, wherein each said ball of said pins has a hexagonal slot therein for engagement with a rotating tool.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
62 words
A pin for connection to the human skeleton for a frame to be attached to the human body, said pin comprising: a means for anchoring the pin in the human skeleton, said means comprising a Kirschner's wire; and a means for detachably connecting the pin to a corresponding connection on the frame, said means comprising ball forming an end of the pin.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
62 words
A pin for connection to the human skeleton for a frame to be attached to the human body, said pin comprising: a means for anchoring the pin in the human skeleton, said means comprising a Kirschner's wire; and a means for detachably connecting the pin to a corresponding connection on the frame, said means comprising ball forming an end of the pin.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The pin of claim 13, wherein said ball has a cross slot for engagement with a rotating tool.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The pin of claim 14, wherein said ball has an axial guide bore extending therein.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The pin of claim 13, wherein said ball has a hexagonal slot therein for engagement with a rotating tool.
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