Femoral spacer/tensor jig for the implantation of a prosthetic knee

- Howmedica, Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a femoral spacer/tensor cutting jig for the implantation of a prosthetic knee showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the femoral spacer/tensor jig shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the femoral spacer/tensor jig shown in FIGS. 1-2;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the femoral spacer/tensor jig shown in FIGS. 1-3;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the femoral spacer/tensor jig shown in FIGS. 1-4; and

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken through FIG. 4 along the line 6-6.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D230095 January 1974 Rylee
D230097 January 1974 Rylee
4211228 July 8, 1980 Cloutier
4220146 September 2, 1980 Cloutier
4267841 May 19, 1981 Fraser
4360012 November 23, 1982 McHarrie
Other references
  • Dow Corning Wright, .COPYRGT. 1980, p. A-3, item 1325-0001, Distal Femoral Saw Guide.
Patent History
Patent number: D274093
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 18, 1982
Date of Patent: May 29, 1984
Assignee: Howmedica, Inc. (New York, NY)
Inventor: Robert V. Kenna (Hackensack, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Bernard Ansher
Law Firm: Connolly and Hutz
Application Number: 6/350,011
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D24/26