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US8998908B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8998908-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313969024-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | Feb 21, 2005 |
| Publication date | Apr 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2015 |
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An anti-backout stylus comprising a stylus and a locking stylus holder. The locking stylus holder engages the stylus at a series of discrete positions during insertion of the stylus into the holder. The locking stylus holder prevents inadvertent backing out of the stylus by preventing the stylus from being withdrawn to a previous one of the discrete positions. The locking stylus holder can preferably be selectively disengaged from the stylus to allow for selective withdrawal of the stylus. Each engagement of one of the discrete positions by the locking stylus holder preferably indicates a femoral size. The discrete positions are preferably defined by detents formed on the stylus and a stop member on the locking stylus holder. The locking stylus holder can be provided on an anterior rough cut guide, with the anterior rough cut guide preferably mountable on an intramedullary rod.
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What is claimed is: 1. An anti-backout stylus instrument assembly comprising: a stylus configured for insertion into a locking stylus holder, said stylus having a substantially flat portion, a tip on a forward end, and a sloped portion between said flat portion and said tip; and a locking stylus holder, said locking stylus holder having a stylus bore for receiving said stylus, said stylus bore configured to engage said stylus at a series of discrete positions during insertion of…
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- What does patent US8998908B2 cover?
- An anti-backout stylus comprising a stylus and a locking stylus holder. The locking stylus holder engages the stylus at a series of discrete positions during insertion of the stylus into the holder. The locking stylus holder prevents inadvertent backing out of the stylus by preventing the stylus from being withdrawn to a previous one of the discrete positions. The locking stylus holder can pref…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Wright Medical Tech Inc, Microport Orthopedics Holdings Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/155. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Apr 07 2015 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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