US3727610A
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Fixator for diaphyses fractures
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-17
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1992-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A fixator for diaphyses fractures comprising two fixation nails held between two parallel connection members. Each connection member possesses two parts detachably connected with one another through the agency of at least one spring or resilient element. At the corresponding parts of both connection members there are adjustably and detachably secured, on the one hand, one of the fixing nails and, on the other hand, a support disposed in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to a plane taken through the fixation nails, such support having a respective pair of crosswise arranged fixing wires.
Inventors
- 👤 P Riniker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/60; A61B17/64; A61B17/6441; A61B2017/606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A fixator for diaphyses fractures, comprising a pair of substantially parallel connection members, two fixing nails held between said two parallel connection members, each connection member comprising two parts, at least one resilient element means for detachably interconnecting said two parts of each connection member, a pair of supports each equipped with a respective pair of crosswise arranged fixing wires, wherein at the corresponding parts of both connection members there is adjustably and detachably secured one of the fixing nails and one of the supports which is disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to a plane taken through the fixing nails.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A fixator for diaphyses fractures, comprising a pair of substantially parallel connection members, two fixing nails held between said two parallel connection members, each connection member comprising two parts, at least one resilient element means for detachably interconnecting said two parts of each connection member, a pair of supports each equipped with a respective pair of crosswise arranged fixing wires, wherein at the corresponding parts of both connection members there is adjustably and detachably secured one of the fixing nails and one of the supports which is disposed in a plane substantially perpendicular to a plane taken through the fixing nails.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The fixator for diaphyses fractures as defined in claim 1, wherein one of said two parts is constructed as a rod and the other of said parts as a sleeve member pushed over such rod.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixator for diaphyses fractures as defined in claim 1, further including means for adjusting the spring force of the resilient element means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The fixator for diaphyses fractures as defined in claim 1, further including means for arranging the attachment ends of the fixing wires adjustably at the associated support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fixator for diaphyses fractures as defined in claim 1, wherein each support possesses a substantially half moon-shaped configuration.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |