Term #1,427
base
Claim Term
base
Origin matter
ARTHROPLASTY BALANCE AND GAP GAUGE
Reference Case 1
OPT-9
Date Added
5/18/21
Created
5/18/21, 9:53 AM
Modified
9/5/25, 3:17 PM
Full Desc
"Base" refers to a main or central structure, component, or part of a structure. A base is often a structure, component, or part upon which, or from which other structures extend into, out of, away from, are coupled to, or connect to. A base may have a variety of geometric shapes and configurations. A base may be rigid or pliable. A base may be solid or hollow. A base can have any number of sides. In one embodiment, a base may include a housing, frame, or framework for a larger system, component, structure, or device. In certain embodiments, a base can be a part at the bottom or underneath a structure designed to extend or to be extended vertically when the structure is in a desired configuration or position. Certain bones such as a metatarsal bone can include a base as one structural component of the bone.