Spinous process clamp
US-2021022828-A1 · Jan 28, 2021 · US
Clamping tool mounted registration marker for orthopedic surgical procedures
US12558138B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-12558138-B2 |
| Application number | US-202218569849-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2026 |
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An example system includes a clamping tool including opposable surfaces configured to rest on and bear against a surface of a bone; and a registration marker of a mixed reality surgery system, the registration marker attached to the clamping tool.
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What is claimed is: 1 . A system comprising: a clamping tool including opposable surfaces configured to rest on and bear against a surface of a bone, wherein the bone is a coracoid process of a scapula; a supplemental attachment mechanism configured to stabilize the clamping tool, wherein the supplemental attachment mechanism comprises a pin having a bend such that a first end of the pin is configured to be directly embedded in the bone and a second end of the pin is directly attached to the clamping tool; and a registration marker of a mixed reality surgery system, the registration marker attached to the clamping tool. 2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the clamping tool comprises two sections that are configured to articulate about an axis. 3 . The system of claim 2 , wherein the clamping tool further comprises one or more components configured to lock the two sections of the clamping tool in place. 4 . The system of claim 3 , wherein the one or more components configured to lock the two sections comprise a ratcheting assembly. 5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the registration marker comprises a plurality of markers on a plurality of faces. 6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the registration marker comprises a rectangular prism having the plurality of faces. 7 . The system of claim 5 , wherein each of the markers comprises a different fiducial marker. 8 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the registration marker is removable from the clamping tool.
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Clamp, e.g. towel clamp · CPC title
- A61B90/39Primary
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- What does patent US12558138B2 cover?
- An example system includes a clamping tool including opposable surfaces configured to rest on and bear against a surface of a bone; and a registration marker of a mixed reality surgery system, the registration marker attached to the clamping tool.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Howmedica Osteonics Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B90/39. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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