Combined acetabulum sizer and drill guide
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Description
FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of a combined acetabulum sizer and drill guide showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof; and
FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.
Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
Other references
4475549 | October 9, 1984 | Oh |
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Nov. 1951, Improved Instr. for Hip Arthroplasty, p. 12, Female Eccentric Reamer for Femoral Head. Zimmer-Medical/Surgical Products, 1981, Item 4033-39 Cup Holder and Guide, p. A70.
Patent History
Patent number: D284889
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 19, 1983
Date of Patent: Jul 29, 1986
Assignee: Howmedica, Inc. (New York, NY)
Inventor: Robert V. Kenna (Saddle River, NJ)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Stella M. Reid
Attorneys: Charles J. Knuth, Peter C. Richardson, Harold W. Ordway
Application Number: 6/543,206
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 19, 1983
Date of Patent: Jul 29, 1986
Assignee: Howmedica, Inc. (New York, NY)
Inventor: Robert V. Kenna (Saddle River, NJ)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Stella M. Reid
Attorneys: Charles J. Knuth, Peter C. Richardson, Harold W. Ordway
Application Number: 6/543,206
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
D24/26;
D24/8;
D24/27;
D24/33