Term #2,351
reciprocating drive direction
Claim Term
reciprocating drive direction
Origin matter
Bone Rasp
Reference Case 1
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Date Added
9/5/25
Created
9/5/25, 3:29 PM
Modified
9/5/25, 3:29 PM
Full Desc
“Reciprocating Drive Direction” refers to a directional axis or path of motion along which a component of an instrument, tool, or device is driven back and forth in a repeating cycle. The reciprocating drive direction is typically linear or substantially linear relative to a longitudinal axis, reference axis, or other structural orientation. A reciprocating drive direction may be generated by powered mechanisms such as electromechanical drives, pneumatic drives, hydraulic drives, or the like, or by manual actuation. The reciprocating drive direction governs how a working surface, such as a cutting edge, abrading feature, rasp surface, or other functional structure, engages a target surface, enabling controlled removal, shaping, resection, contouring, or refinement of material. Examples include back-and-forth strokes along a longitudinal axis, reciprocation along a guide path, or reciprocation constrained within a defined range, or the like.
Applications using this term
| Matter | Usage | Notes | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71212.158.USP1 | Defined | — | App terms |