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| Application | Patient Specific cutting guide | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Matter Number | PER-10 | Reference Case 1 | PER-10 |
| Created | 2/25/22, 12:00 AM | Modified | 2/25/22, 12:00 AM |
As used herein, a "guide" refers to a part, component, or structure designed, adapted, configured, or engineered to guide or direct one or more other parts, components, or structures. A guide may be part of, integrated with, connected to, attachable to, or coupled to, another structure. In one embodiment, a guide may include a modifier that identifies a particular function, location, orientation, operation, type, and/or a particular structure of the guide. Examples of such modifiers applied to a guide, include, but are not limited to, "pin guide" that guides or directs one or more pins, a "cutting guide" that guides or directs the making or one or more cuts, and the like. As used herein, "feature" refers to a distinctive attribute or aspect of something. (Search "feature" on google.com. Oxford Languages, 2021. Web. 20 Apr. 2021.) A feature may include a modifier that identifies a particular function or operation and/or a particular structure relating to the feature. Examples of such modifiers applied to a feature, include, but are not limited to, "attachment feature," "securing feature," "protruding feature," "engagement feature," "disengagement feature," “guide feature”, and the like.
Added by DJM 2 2022