Term #1,434
pin hole
Claim Term
pin hole
Origin matter
ARTHROPLASTY BALANCE AND GAP GAUGE
Reference Case 1
OPT-9
Date Added
5/26/21
Created
5/26/21, 1:42 PM
Modified
5/26/21, 9:45 PM
Full Desc
As used herein, a "pin hole" refers to a hole, void, opening, channel, space, or passage that extends from one side of a structure to another side of the structure. In certain embodiments, a pin hole is straight. A pin hole may have a circular or oval cross section. In certain embodiments, a pin hole is configured to accept a pin. A diameter of a pin hole may be just larger than a cross-sectional diameter of a pin such that the pin fits within the pin hole in a friction fit or a loose fit. In certain embodiments, a pin hole can include a beveled or chamfered edge at one or both openings of the pin hole. A pin hole may serve to accept alignment pins, attachment pins, securement pins or the like. Pins within the pin hole may sit within the pin hole temporarily during a procedure or permanently as part of procedures. Pin holes 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, and the like.