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Orthopedic cutting block
Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp
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Filing: 2004-04-08
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Granted: 2009-11-24
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Expires: 2024-04-08
Abstract
Abstract An orthopedic cutting block for use in shaping a bone. The cutting block having at least two components, one of which is made of a polymeric material. The cutting block allowing for precise and accurate cuts to be made, while being inexpensive to manufacture and disposable after a single use.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip F. Williams, III
- 👤 Matthew E. Seelig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 20:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/14; A61B17/15; A61B17/154; A61B17/155
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
An orthopedic cutting block for guiding a bone cutting tool to make four cuts on the resected distal end of the femur comprising: a. a base portion having a first side, a second side, and three passages extending from said first side to said second side, said base portion being made of a polymer material; b. a first guide portion having four slots extending through said first guide portion, said first guide portion being made of metal; and c. a second guide portion having four slots extending through said second guide portion, said second guide portion being made of metal; wherein said first guide portion is attached to said first side of said base portion, said second guide portion is attached to said second side of said base portion, and said three passages of said base portion, said slots on said first guide portion and said second guide portion align to form four passages extending through said cutting block for guiding said bone cutting tool and wherein said base portion is constructed of a different material than said first and second guide portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
An orthopedic cutting block for guiding a bone cutting tool to make four cuts on the resected distal end of the femur comprising: a. a base portion having a first side, a second side, and three passages extending from said first side to said second side, said base portion being made of a polymer material; b. a first guide portion having four slots extending through said first guide portion, said first guide portion being made of metal; and c. a second guide portion having four slots extending through said second guide portion, said second guide portion being made of metal; wherein said first guide portion is attached to said first side of said base portion, said second guide portion is attached to said second side of said base portion, and said three passages of said base portion, said slots on said first guide portion and said second guide portion align to form four passages extending through said cutting block for guiding said bone cutting tool and wherein said base portion is constructed of a different material than said first and second guide portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The orthopedic cutting block of claim 1 , wherein said first or second guide portion further comprises means for attaching to a bone surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The orthopedic cutting block of claim 2 , wherein said means for attaching to a bone surface are pins.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
79 words
A bone cutting block for guiding a bone cutting tool comprising: a polymeric first body portion having at least three apertures extending therethrough for receiving said bone cutting tool; and a non-polymeric second body portion having four cutting tool guide surfaces thereon, said second body portion coupled to said first body portion so that said three apertures and said four cutting guide surfaces are in communication with one another to form four passages adapted to guide said cutting tool.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
A bone cutting block for guiding a bone cutting tool comprising: a polymeric first body portion having at least three apertures extending therethrough for receiving said bone cutting tool; and a non-polymeric second body portion having four cutting tool guide surfaces thereon, said second body portion coupled to said first body portion so that said three apertures and said four cutting guide surfaces are in communication with one another to form four passages adapted to guide said cutting tool.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bone cutting block as set forth in claim 4 , wherein said second body portion is constructed of metal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bone cutting block as set forth in claim 5 , wherein said means for attaching to a bone surface are pins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bone cutting block as set forth in claim 4 , further comprising means for attaching to a bone surface.
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