Title:
The external fixed clamp system which uses a starter style and accumulation spring energy
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP6106662
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
An external fixation clamp for receiving a fixation element includes an inner jaw and an outer jaw movable between an open position that permits the fixation element to be placed between the inner and outer jaws and a closed position that restricts removal of the fixation element from between the inner and outer jaws. A latch assembly may cooperate with the inner and outer jaws to secure the jaws in a closed position. The latch assembly may comprise a latch and a latch biasing member. The latch may be configured to translate linearly relative to one of the inner and outer jaws, and the latch biasing member may have a first higher level of stored energy when the inner and outer jaws are in the open position and a second lower level of stored energy when the inner and outer jaws are in the closed position.
Inventors:
Michael W. Malany
Application Number:
JP2014511456A
Publication Date:
April 05, 2017
Filing Date:
May 15, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Zimmer, Incorporated
International Classes:
A61B17/60
Domestic Patent References:
| JP2009504256A | ||||
| JP2010540112A | ||||
| JP2013530775A |
Foreign References:
| US20090088751 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Atsushi Aoki
Tetsuro Shimada
Shinji Mitsuhashi
Koichi Ito
Tatsuki Sone
Tone Yuuki
Tetsuro Shimada
Shinji Mitsuhashi
Koichi Ito
Tatsuki Sone
Tone Yuuki