Term #1,365
separation indicator
Claim Term
separation indicator
Origin matter
ARTHROPLASTY BALANCE AND GAP GAUGE
Reference Case 1
OPT-9
Date Added
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Created
12/29/20, 7:11 PM
Modified
9/11/25, 10:56 PM
Full Desc
As used herein, a "separation indicator" refers to an apparatus, device, component, system, assembly, hardware, software, firmware, circuit, module, or logic structured, organized, configured, programmed, designed, arranged, or engineered to indicate a displacement between two or more structures to a user. The separation indicator can include one or more of an audible signal, a tactile signal, a visual signal or indication, and the like. In one embodiment, a visual indicator for the separation indicator may comprise a number or set of numbers that represent a unit of measure for the displacement (or distance) between the two or more structures. Alternatively, or in addition, the separation indicator may comprise a mechanical device, an electromechanical device, an electronic device (analog or digital), and the like.