Pin clamp for use with an orthopedic appliance

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a pin clamp for use with an orthopedic appliance showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear being a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

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Patent History
Patent number: D334620
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 23, 1990
Date of Patent: Apr 6, 1993
Assignee: Engineering & Precision Machining, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Inventor: Harold S. Taylor (Memphis, TN)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: C. Murphy
Law Firm: Walker, McKenzie & Walker
Application Number: 7/484,192
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Clamp Or Forceps (28) (D24/143)