Title:
長さ調節可能なタップ及び骨に孔あけしてタップ加工を施す方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP4486501
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an adjustable self drilling tap assembly and method for drilling and tapping bores in bone for use in orthopedic procedures to treat bone. The adjustable length tap assembly includes a shaft having cutting threads for drilling holes in bone, a stop collar configured and dimensioned to be translatable along the longitudinal axis of the shaft, and a locking collar comprising a member configured and dimensioned to be received over at least a portion of the stop collar. The locking collar preferably is configured and dimensioned to engage with the stop collar to adjustably set the effective length for the cutting threads and to prevent movement of the stop collar along the longitudinal axis of the shaft.
Inventors:
Zwiamman Ralph F
Application Number:
JP2004552236A
Publication Date:
June 23, 2010
Filing Date:
November 13, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Zwiamman Ralph F
International Classes:
A61B17/58; A61B17/16; A61B19/00
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2002301622A |
Foreign References:
| US4341206 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Sadao Kumakura
Fumiaki Otsuka
Shishido Kaichi
Village shrine Atsuo
Disciple Maru Ken
Ino Sato
Fumiaki Otsuka
Shishido Kaichi
Village shrine Atsuo
Disciple Maru Ken
Ino Sato