Paragraph 94
Paragraph 94
Application
Cross-fixation guide
Matter Number
IPP-0050-US35 nextremity
Paragraph Number
94
Application Number
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Reference Case 1
IPP-0050-US35 nextremity
Reference Case 2
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Created
12/2/21, 12:00 AM
Modified
12/2/21, 12:00 AM
Id
6,076
Content
As used herein, an “pin” refers to an elongated structure. In certain embodiments, a pin can be used to connect two structures or serve as a bearing between two structures. In certain embodiments, a pin can be configured to support a load (including a tension, compression, shear, torsion, and/or bending load). In certain embodiments, a pin may be a cylindrical structure that is thinner that connected structures. A pin can serve a variety of functions and may include a modifier identifying a particular function for example certain solutions may use alignment pins, attachment pins, securement pins, or the like. Pins may serve a temporary or permanent structural purpose. Pins can be used in a variety of devices, components, apparatus, and systems, including but not limited to, fixation plates, measurement instruments, pin guides, cutting guides, surgical instrumentation, and the like. A pin can serve as a fastener either temporarily or permanently. One example of a pin is a Kirschner wire ("K-wire").
Notes
Added by DJM 12 2021