Paragraph Number165
6147
| Application | Cross-fixation guide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | IPP-0050-US35 nextremity | Reference Case 1 | IPP-0050-US35 nextremity |
| Created | 12/2/21, 12:00 AM | Modified | 12/2/21, 12:00 AM |
FIG. 56 is a diagram of an example of an engagement interface 1042 that may be used in various embodiments of the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the engagement interface 1042 may include an interlocking coupling of a plurality of teeth 1052 and a plurality of valleys 1054 on each of two surfaces, inferior surface 1056 and superior surface 1058. The plurality of teeth 1052 and the plurality of valleys 1054 intermesh when the inferior surface 1056 and the superior surface 1058 abut or come into contact with each other. The plurality of teeth 1052 and plurality of valleys 1054 are sized and shaped relative to each other to intermesh. The inferior surface 1056 and superior surface 1058 may have any variety or configuration of teeth relative to valleys. Furthermore, in certain embodiments, the inferior surface 1056 and superior surface 1058 may have a single tooth and/or valley respectively. In the illustrated embodiment, the plurality of teeth 1052 and plurality of valleys 1054 have a squared surface (cross section). Alternatively, or in addition, the plurality of teeth 1052 and plurality of valleys 1054 may have triangular cross section.
Added by DJM 12 2021