Clamp for external fixation orthopedic system

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a clamp for external fixation orthopedic systems showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is an end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being a mirror image thereto;

FIG. 4 is an end elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view thereof, taken along the line VI--VI of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view thereof, taken along the line VII--VII of FIG. 4.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D274094 May 29, 1984 Kenna
D274095 May 29, 1984 Kenna
4827918 May 9, 1989 Olerud
Other references
  • Copy of 7 page Synthes brochure entitled "The AO/ASIF External Fixation System," copyright 1987.
Patent History
Patent number: D336518
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 26, 1990
Date of Patent: Jun 15, 1993
Assignee: Engineering & Precison Machining, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Inventor: Harold S. Taylor (Memphis, TN)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Law Firm: Walker, McKenzie & Walker
Application Number: 7/484,648