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Adjustable drill guide
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-02-04
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Granted: 1993-05-04
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Expires: 2012-02-04
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable drill guide for use with an orthopaedic implant having sleeves which are adjustable to accommodate misalignment of the sleeves relative to the bores within a prosthetic implant. Each sleeve is press fitted within a retaining ring. The retaining rings are carried within a longitudinal slot of the extending leg of the guide. The rings may be clamped against movement after adjustment of the sleeves.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip H. Cripe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/16; A61B17/17; A61B17/1739; A61B17/1742; A61B17/1753; A61B17/175; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61F2/3662
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A guide for drilling into a patient's bone in alignment with an opening in a prosthetic implant, said drill guide including a body adapted for connection to said prosthetic implant, a leg extending from said body along said implant, guide means being carried by said leg for accommodating a drill bit therethrough,. and adjustment means carried by said leg in operative association with said guide means for shiftable movement of said guide means relative to said leg, thereby permitting alignment of said guide means with the opening prior to drilling, wherein said leg includes a longitudinal slot defining first and second distal leg portions, said guide means including a sleeve member carried by a ring member, said sleeve aligning with openings in said first and second digital leg portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A guide for drilling into a patient's bone in alignment with an opening in a prosthetic implant, said drill guide including a body adapted for connection to said prosthetic implant, a leg extending from said body along said implant, guide means being carried by said leg for accommodating a drill bit therethrough,. and adjustment means carried by said leg in operative association with said guide means for shiftable movement of said guide means relative to said leg, thereby permitting alignment of said guide means with the opening prior to drilling, wherein said leg includes a longitudinal slot defining first and second distal leg portions, said guide means including a sleeve member carried by a ring member, said sleeve aligning with openings in said first and second digital leg portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The guide of claim 1, wherein said adjustment means includes a fastener device connecting said first and second distal leg portions for clamping engagement of said ring member therebetween to secure said sleeve against movement relative to said leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A guide for drilling into a patient's bone in alignment with an opening in a prosthetic implant, said drill guide comprising: a body that is connectable to the implant; a leg extending from said body along the implant; a plurality of axially spaced openings in said leg; and a sleeve member adjustable secured in each opening, each said sleeve member accommodating a drill bit therethrough, wherein each said sleeve member is independently adjustable within its respective opening for movement relative to said leg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
A guide for drilling into a patient's bone in alignment with an opening in a prosthetic implant, said drill guide comprising: a body that is connectable to the implant; a leg extending from said body along the implant; a plurality of axially spaced openings in said leg; and a sleeve member adjustable secured in each opening, each said sleeve member accommodating a drill bit therethrough, wherein each said sleeve member is independently adjustable within its respective opening for movement relative to said leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The guide of claim 3, wherein at least one of said sleeve members includes a central axis therethrough wherein said axis is angularly adjustable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The guide of claim 3, wherein at least one of said sleeve members includes generally arcuate surfaces which permit said sleeve member to be aligned at an oblique angle with respect to a central axis extending through said opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
124 words
A guide for drilling into a patient's bone in alignment with a plurality of openings in a prosthetic implant, said drill guide comprising: a body that is connectable to the implant; a leg extending from said body along the implant; a plurality of axially spaced openings in said leg; and a sleeve member adjustably secured in each opening, each said sleeve member accommodating a drill bit therethrough, wherein each said sleeve member is independently adjustable within its respective opening for movement relative to said leg; wherein said leg includes a longitudinal slot defining first and second distal leg portions, wherein a fastener is provided for connecting said first and second distal leg portions for securing each said sleeve against movement relative to said leg.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
124 words
A guide for drilling into a patient's bone in alignment with a plurality of openings in a prosthetic implant, said drill guide comprising: a body that is connectable to the implant; a leg extending from said body along the implant; a plurality of axially spaced openings in said leg; and a sleeve member adjustably secured in each opening, each said sleeve member accommodating a drill bit therethrough, wherein each said sleeve member is independently adjustable within its respective opening for movement relative to said leg; wherein said leg includes a longitudinal slot defining first and second distal leg portions, wherein a fastener is provided for connecting said first and second distal leg portions for securing each said sleeve against movement relative to said leg.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
126 words
A guide for drilling into a patient's bone in alignment with a plurality of openings in a prosthetic implant, said drill guide including a body adapted for connection to said prosthetic implant, a leg extending from said body along said implant, first guide means being carried by said leg for accommodating a drill bit therethrough, second guide means being carried by said leg for separately accommodating the drill bit therethrough and an adjustment means carried by said leg in operative association with each said guide means for shiftable movement of each said guide means relative to said leg, thereby permitting alignment of each said guide means with a respective opening prior to drilling, wherein said first guide means is shiftable independently of said second guide means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
126 words
A guide for drilling into a patient's bone in alignment with a plurality of openings in a prosthetic implant, said drill guide including a body adapted for connection to said prosthetic implant, a leg extending from said body along said implant, first guide means being carried by said leg for accommodating a drill bit therethrough, second guide means being carried by said leg for separately accommodating the drill bit therethrough and an adjustment means carried by said leg in operative association with each said guide means for shiftable movement of each said guide means relative to said leg, thereby permitting alignment of each said guide means with a respective opening prior to drilling, wherein said first guide means is shiftable independently of said second guide means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The guide of claim 7 wherein said leg is slidable relative to said body.
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