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As used herein, “row” refers to a number of objects arranged or aligned such that they follow an organized line. Typically, the organized line is a straight horizontal line. In certain embodiments, the organized line can be a curved line or may extend in a vertical and horizontal direction. (search "row" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. Accessed 04 Aug. 2021. Modified). |
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As used herein, “column” refers to a number of objects arranged or aligned such that they follow an organized generally vertical line. Typically, the organized line is a straight vertical line. In certain embodiments, the organized line can be a curved line that extends vertically. (search "column" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. Accessed 04 Aug. 2021. Modified). |
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As used herein, an “aperture” refers to a gap, a hole, a port, a portal, an opening, a space or recess in a structure, a void in a structure, or the like. In certain embodiments, an aperture can refer to a structure configured specifically for receiving something and/or for allowing access. In certain embodiments, an aperture can pass through a structure. In other embodiments, an aperture can exist within a structure but not pass through the structure. An aperture can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. |
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As used herein, “end” refers to a part or structure of an area or span that lies at the boundary or edge. An end can also refer to a point that marks the extent of something and/or a point where something ceases to exist. An end can also refer to an extreme or last part lengthwise of a structure or surface. (search "end" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 04 Aug. 2021. Modified.) |
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As used herein, “direction” refers to the line or course on which something or someone is moving or is aimed to move; or along which something is pointing or facing. (search "direction" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 04 Aug. 2021. Modified.) |
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In one embodiment, the direction marker 320 can be applied to one side (e.g., a back side 104) to indicate to a user which direction a single direction cutting side cuts in. Alternatively, or in addition, one or more direction markers 320 can be applied to another side (e.g., a front side 102 not shown) to indicate to a user which direction a single direction cutting side cuts in. |
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As used herein, “blade” refers to a part or structure that resembles the blade of a leaf. A blade can also refer to a planar structure that can be flat or curved and is part of machine, propeller, fan, or turbine, or the like. A blade can also refer to cutting part of an instrument, implement, or tool. (search "blade" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 04 Aug. 2021. Modified.) |
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As used herein, “tooth” or "teeth" refers to a structure(s) including a natural body part of a person or animal and/or a structure that functions and/or is structured like a similar structure of a person or animal. A tooth can include a base, one or more sides, and an edge. The edge may come to a point or may taper to a sharp edge. The edge or point may serve to tear or cut through or otherwise engage other objects such as food or other materials. A tooth can also refer to a projection resembling or suggesting the tooth of an animal or person in shape, arrangement, or action. (search "tooth" on Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 04 Aug. 2021. Modified.) A tooth may be made of natural materials such as bone-like material and/or enamel or may be made of a variety of materials including, but not limited to, metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, acrylic, carbon, biocompatible materials, biodegradable materials or the like. |
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While specific embodiments and applications of the present technology have been illustrated and described, it is to be understood that the technology is not limited to the precise configuration and components disclosed herein. Various modifications, changes, and variations which will be apparent to those skilled in the art may be made in the arrangement, operation, and details of the methods and systems of the present technology disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the technology. |
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1.A surgical saw blade comprising: |
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a front side, an opposite back side, a top side, an opposite bottom side, a right side, and an opposite left side; |
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a cutting tooth extending from the back side and having a cutting edge oriented toward one of the right side and the left side, the cutting tooth associated with an aperture through the saw blade between the front and back sides; |
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wherein the back side is a single direction cutting side and the front, top, bottom, right, and left sides are non-cutting sides; and |
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a saw connection feature near the bottom side. |
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2.The surgical saw blade of claim 1, wherein an aperture width for the aperture is 70% to 115% of a height for the cutting tooth. |
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3.The surgical saw blade of claim 1, further comprising one or more markings on the back side, the one or more markings configured to indicate that the back side is a cutting side. |
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4.The surgical saw blade of claim 3, wherein one or more markings comprise a direction marker that indicates which direction the single direction cutting side cuts in. |
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5.The surgical saw blade of claim 1, wherein the front side and the opposite back side are the broadest sides of the saw blade. |
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6.The surgical saw blade of claim 1, wherein the aperture is rectangular and comprises two parallel sides, an arcuate side that connects the two parallel sides and an open side in communication with the cutting edge of the tooth. |
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FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment in which the that apertures 120 of one row R overlap apertures 120 of an adjacent row R and the cutting teeth 130 of one row R overlap apertures 120 of an adjacent row R. However, the cutting teeth 130 of one row R do not overlap cutting teeth 130 of an adjacent row R. This non-overlapping pattern of cutting teeth 130 may limit bone removal while the surgical saw blade 100 is actuated while being held in one location. Re-positioning the surgical saw blade 100 to a different location may permit additional bone removal. Alternatively, or in addition, in another embodiment, cutting teeth 130 of one row R may overlap cutting teeth 130 of an adjacent row R. |
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