Paragraph Number59
1674
| Application | ARTHROPLASTY BALANCE AND GAP GAUGE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | OPT-9 | Reference Case 1 | OPT-9 |
| Created | 2/17/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 2/17/21, 12:00 AM |
FIGURE 1E illustrates a side view of one embodiment of the gap gauge 100. The view shows the superior plate 118, inferior plate 120, separator 122, a grip 132, and a handle 134. In addition, the illustrated embodiment includes a superior body 136, an inferior body 138, a shaft 140, and a spring 142. As used herein, a "body" refers to a main or central part of a structure. In one embodiment, a body may include a housing or frame or framework for a larger system, component, structure, or device. As used herein, a "spring" refers to an elastic structure that stores mechanical energy. Springs can be made of a variety of elastic material such as spring steel and can be cylindrical and/or helical in shape. Various types of springs can be used including coil springs, torsion springs, and the like. (Search "spring (device)" on Wikipedia.com Nov. 28, 2020. Modified. Accessed Jan. 6, 2020.)
Added by DJM 2 2021