"Evacuation" refers to the process of removing bone debris, bone chips, and/or other particulate material from the cutting face and/or one or more sets of rasp features of a surgical tool during operation. Evacuation may occur through passive or active mechanisms to enhance cutting efficiency, maintain clear visibility, and reduce heat buildup or clogging. In certain embodiments, evacuation may be facilitated by tooth or rasp feature geometry, including gullet spacing, openings, serrations, or fluting, which directs bone debris away from the cutting face; oscillatory or reciprocating motion, which aids in self-clearing of bone material from engagement surfaces; integrated fluid irrigation systems, such as saline or cooling agents, which assist in flushing debris from the cutting interface; vacuum-assisted suction mechanisms, which actively remove bone particles from the cutting region; openings, ports, or channels specifically designed and/or configured to facilitate evacuation, which may include apertures and/or openings within a blade or a foot or a cutting face, fenestrations in the rasp surface, or grooves along the cutting edge to promote continuous removal of debris. As used herein, "evacuation" encompasses any mechanism or structural design feature that promotes the removal, displacement, or clearing of bone debris from the cutting face or rasp features, whether by mechanical action, fluid assistance, suction, or integrated openings configured for debris management. (Defined in conjunction with ChatGPT Version 4o, March 12, 2025). … more "Evacuation" refers to the process of removing bone debris, bone chips, and/or other particulate material from the cutting face and/or one or more sets of rasp features of a surgical tool during operation. Evacuation may occur through passive or active mechanisms to enhance cutting efficiency, maintain clear visibility, and reduce heat buildup or clogging. In certain embodiments, evacuation may be facilitated by tooth or rasp feature geometry, including gullet spacing, openings, serrations, or fluting, which directs bone debris away from the cutting face; oscillatory or reciprocating motion, which aids in self-clearing of bone material from engagement surfaces; integrated fluid irrigation systems, such as saline or cooling agents, which assist in flushing debris from the cutting interface; vacuum-assisted suction mechanisms, which actively remove bone particles from the cutting region; openings, ports, or channels specifically designed and/or configured to facilitate evacuation, which may include apertures and/or openings within a blade or a foot or a cutting face, fenestrations in the rasp surface, or grooves along the cutting edge to promote continuous removal of debris. As used herein, "evacuation" encompasses any mechanism or structural design feature that promotes the removal, displacement, or clearing of bone debris from the cutting face or rasp features, whether by mechanical action, fluid assistance, suction, or integrated openings configured for debris management. (Defined in conjunction with ChatGPT Version 4o, March 12, 2025).

As used herein, an “opening” refers to a gap, a hole, an aperture, a port, a portal, a slit, a space or recess in a structure, a void in a structure, or the like. In certain embodiments, an opening can refer to a structure configured specifically for receiving something and/or for allowing access. In certain embodiments, an opening can pass through a structure. In such embodiments, the opening can be referred to as a window. In other embodiments, an opening can exist within a structure but not pass through the structure. In other embodiments, an opening can initiate on a surface or at an edge or at a side of a structure and extend into the structure for a distance but not pass through or extend to another side or edge of the structure. In other embodiments, an opening can initiate on a surface or at an edge or at a side of a structure and extend into the structure until the opening extends through or extends to another side or edge of the structure. An opening can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. As used herein, the term “opening” can include one or more modifiers that define specific types of “openings” based on the purpose, function, operation, position, or location of the “opening.” As one example, a “fastener opening” refers to an “opening” adapted, configured, designed, or engineered to accept or accommodate a “fastener.” … more As used herein, an “opening” refers to a gap, a hole, an aperture, a port, a portal, a slit, a space or recess in a structure, a void in a structure, or the like. In certain embodiments, an opening can refer to a structure configured specifically for receiving something and/or for allowing access. In certain embodiments, an opening can pass through a structure. In such embodiments, the opening can be referred to as a window. In other embodiments, an opening can exist within a structure but not pass through the structure. In other embodiments, an opening can initiate on a surface or at an edge or at a side of a structure and extend into the structure for a distance but not pass through or extend to another side or edge of the structure. In other embodiments, an opening can initiate on a surface or at an edge or at a side of a structure and extend into the structure until the opening extends through or extends to another side or edge of the structure. An opening can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional and can have a variety of geometric shapes and/or cross-sectional shapes, including, but not limited to a rectangle, a square, or other polygon, as well as a circle, an ellipse, an ovoid, or other circular or semi-circular shape. As used herein, the term “opening” can include one or more modifiers that define specific types of “openings” based on the purpose, function, operation, position, or location of the “opening.” As one example, a “fastener opening” refers to an “opening” adapted, configured, designed, or engineered to accept or accommodate a “fastener.”

"Planar" refers to a surface, structure, or feature that extends predominantly along a flat geometric plane. A planar surface may be entirely flat or may include minor variations, curvatures, or surface features, provided that it retains an overall substantially flat configuration relative to an adjacent structure, reference axis, or functional requirement. In various embodiments, a planar surface may be oriented horizontally, vertically, or at an angle relative to another component. A planar surface may include textured, perforated, or contoured features, such as ridges, grooves, rasp features, or recesses, while maintaining an overall flat form. A planar surface may function as a supporting, contacting, guiding, or engaging surface, depending on the application. Examples of planar features include a planar inferior surface of a rasp blade foot defining a substantially flat engagement surface with rasps features, a planar guide surface of a surgical cutting tool ensuring controlled movement along a fixed plane, a planar electrode contact area in an electronic device facilitating uniform electrical interaction, and a planar bearing surface in a mechanical assembly allowing for stable load distribution. As used herein, the term "planar" encompasses surfaces that are predominantly flat in structure while permitting minor deviations, texturing, or functional modifications consistent with their intended use. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat March 11, 2025). … more "Planar" refers to a surface, structure, or feature that extends predominantly along a flat geometric plane. A planar surface may be entirely flat or may include minor variations, curvatures, or surface features, provided that it retains an overall substantially flat configuration relative to an adjacent structure, reference axis, or functional requirement. In various embodiments, a planar surface may be oriented horizontally, vertically, or at an angle relative to another component. A planar surface may include textured, perforated, or contoured features, such as ridges, grooves, rasp features, or recesses, while maintaining an overall flat form. A planar surface may function as a supporting, contacting, guiding, or engaging surface, depending on the application. Examples of planar features include a planar inferior surface of a rasp blade foot defining a substantially flat engagement surface with rasps features, a planar guide surface of a surgical cutting tool ensuring controlled movement along a fixed plane, a planar electrode contact area in an electronic device facilitating uniform electrical interaction, and a planar bearing surface in a mechanical assembly allowing for stable load distribution. As used herein, the term "planar" encompasses surfaces that are predominantly flat in structure while permitting minor deviations, texturing, or functional modifications consistent with their intended use. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat March 11, 2025).

"Foot" refers to a structural feature of a device, component, apparatus, or system that extends from and/or is connected to a larger device, component, body, apparatus, system, a leg structure, or the like and is configured to engage, support, contact, modify, or apply force to a surface, object, or medium. A foot can facilitate stability, positioning, material interaction, force transmission, or other functional engagements between the device and an external structure. The term “foot” can encompass any structure performing analogous functions to a biological foot, including engagement, stabilization, movement control, and material modification. In various embodiments, a foot may comprise one or more surfaces, edges, or contact points that interact with a target object or surface. The foot and/or its surfaces, edges, or contact points may be planar, contoured, curved, segmented, flexible, or rigid, and may be positioned at various angles relative to a leg and/or body of a device, component, apparatus, or system. In certain configurations, the foot may be integrally formed with, removably attached to, or movably connected to a leg and/or device to allow for articulation, pivoting, or controlled motion. A foot may perform one or more functions, including but not limited to: Load distribution and surface engagement, such as stabilizing a cutting or abrading tool against a material surface; Material modification, such as incorporating rasping, cutting, or abrasive features to remove or reshape material; Force application or transmission, such as controlling contact pressure during oscillation or movement; Pivoting or articulated movement, allowing the foot to adjust dynamically during operation. Examples of a foot include, but are not limited to, a rasp blade foot configured to oscillate against a bone surface, where a planar inferior side includes rasping features for material removal, a surgical saw foot providing a stable contact surface to guide an oscillating or reciprocating blade, a robotic gripper foot designed to stabilize or engage a surface through pressure or frictional contact, a prosthetic foot that mimics the functionality of a biological foot for weight distribution and movement, or the like. (Defined in conjunction with ChatGPT Version 4o, March 11, 2025). … more "Foot" refers to a structural feature of a device, component, apparatus, or system that extends from and/or is connected to a larger device, component, body, apparatus, system, a leg structure, or the like and is configured to engage, support, contact, modify, or apply force to a surface, object, or medium. A foot can facilitate stability, positioning, material interaction, force transmission, or other functional engagements between the device and an external structure. The term “foot” can encompass any structure performing analogous functions to a biological foot, including engagement, stabilization, movement control, and material modification. In various embodiments, a foot may comprise one or more surfaces, edges, or contact points that interact with a target object or surface. The foot and/or its surfaces, edges, or contact points may be planar, contoured, curved, segmented, flexible, or rigid, and may be positioned at various angles relative to a leg and/or body of a device, component, apparatus, or system. In certain configurations, the foot may be integrally formed with, removably attached to, or movably connected to a leg and/or device to allow for articulation, pivoting, or controlled motion. A foot may perform one or more functions, including but not limited to: Load distribution and surface engagement, such as stabilizing a cutting or abrading tool against a material surface; Material modification, such as incorporating rasping, cutting, or abrasive features to remove or reshape material; Force application or transmission, such as controlling contact pressure during oscillation or movement; Pivoting or articulated movement, allowing the foot to adjust dynamically during operation. Examples of a foot include, but are not limited to, a rasp blade foot configured to oscillate against a bone surface, where a planar inferior side includes rasping features for material removal, a surgical saw foot providing a stable contact surface to guide an oscillating or reciprocating blade, a robotic gripper foot designed to stabilize or engage a surface through pressure or frictional contact, a prosthetic foot that mimics the functionality of a biological foot for weight distribution and movement, or the like. (Defined in conjunction with ChatGPT Version 4o, March 11, 2025).

"Powered oscillation handpiece" refers to a motor-driven surgical instrument designed to generate repeated angular displacement about a pivot axis or axis of rotation for use in osteotomies and other precision cutting, shaping, or material removal procedures. The handpiece transmits oscillatory motion to an attached tool—such as a rasp blade, saw blade, burr, or other cutting instrument—allowing for controlled engagement with bone or other surgical targets. A powered oscillation handpiece may incorporate electromechanical, pneumatic, or other drive mechanisms to provide variable-speed oscillation, enabling precise control over depth, speed, and force of material removal. The device is designed for compatibility with various surgical tool attachments, including those used for bone shaping, contouring, resection, or controlled excision. In certain embodiments, the powered oscillation handpiece may include ergonomic handling features, vibration-dampening structures, or integrated cooling systems to enhance surgical precision and reduce procedural fatigue. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat March 10, 2025). … more "Powered oscillation handpiece" refers to a motor-driven surgical instrument designed to generate repeated angular displacement about a pivot axis or axis of rotation for use in osteotomies and other precision cutting, shaping, or material removal procedures. The handpiece transmits oscillatory motion to an attached tool—such as a rasp blade, saw blade, burr, or other cutting instrument—allowing for controlled engagement with bone or other surgical targets. A powered oscillation handpiece may incorporate electromechanical, pneumatic, or other drive mechanisms to provide variable-speed oscillation, enabling precise control over depth, speed, and force of material removal. The device is designed for compatibility with various surgical tool attachments, including those used for bone shaping, contouring, resection, or controlled excision. In certain embodiments, the powered oscillation handpiece may include ergonomic handling features, vibration-dampening structures, or integrated cooling systems to enhance surgical precision and reduce procedural fatigue. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat March 10, 2025).

“Rasp blade” refers to a tool, apparatus, or device configured to engage with an oscillation handpiece for modifying or removing material from an object. The object may include biological tissue, synthetic materials, or other surfaces requiring reshaping, contouring, or material removal. A rasp blade operates by oscillating through a defined arc, interacting with the target object to remove, shape, or refine its surface. It may include one or more rasping features that engage with the object through cutting, abrading, tearing, or scraping actions. A rasp blade may be adaptable to various oscillation handpieces, including those designed for oscillating saw blades or other tool attachments. It may be configured to remove material at different rates, from aggressive material reduction to fine precision adjustments, allowing the user to control the degree of modification. (Defined in conjunction with ChatGPT 4o Version, March 10, 2025). … more “Rasp blade” refers to a tool, apparatus, or device configured to engage with an oscillation handpiece for modifying or removing material from an object. The object may include biological tissue, synthetic materials, or other surfaces requiring reshaping, contouring, or material removal. A rasp blade operates by oscillating through a defined arc, interacting with the target object to remove, shape, or refine its surface. It may include one or more rasping features that engage with the object through cutting, abrading, tearing, or scraping actions. A rasp blade may be adaptable to various oscillation handpieces, including those designed for oscillating saw blades or other tool attachments. It may be configured to remove material at different rates, from aggressive material reduction to fine precision adjustments, allowing the user to control the degree of modification. (Defined in conjunction with ChatGPT 4o Version, March 10, 2025).

"Oscillation mount" refers to a mount device, apparatus, component, module, part, piece, mounting structure, or the like configured, designed, and/or engineered to facilitate the attachment or coupling of a tool, blade, apparatus, device, or component to an oscillation handpiece (powered or unpowered). The oscillation mount may include features for secure coupling, stability, and compatibility with various tool configurations. … more "Oscillation mount" refers to a mount device, apparatus, component, module, part, piece, mounting structure, or the like configured, designed, and/or engineered to facilitate the attachment or coupling of a tool, blade, apparatus, device, or component to an oscillation handpiece (powered or unpowered). The oscillation mount may include features for secure coupling, stability, and compatibility with various tool configurations.

“Bone surface” refers to a surface of a bone. … more “Bone surface” refers to a surface of a bone.

"Screw Thread" refers to a continuous helical ridge, typically of uniform cross-section. A screw thread may be formed on an internal or an external surface of a cylindrical or conical object. A screw thread can serve to convert between rotational and linear motion or force and/or to securely fasten two objects together. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com Jan. 28, 2025) … more "Screw Thread" refers to a continuous helical ridge, typically of uniform cross-section. A screw thread may be formed on an internal or an external surface of a cylindrical or conical object. A screw thread can serve to convert between rotational and linear motion or force and/or to securely fasten two objects together. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com Jan. 28, 2025)

"Textured Surface" refers to a surface or other feature of an object, instrument, or apparatus. The textured surface may abut, touch, or contact a surface of a subject or patient such as skin or surfaces of another anatomical structure (e.g., the external auditory canal). In another aspect, a textured surface may include projections and recesses across at least a portion of a surface. A textured surface may be uniform, contoured, or distributed on an outside of an object according to a pattern. … more "Textured Surface" refers to a surface or other feature of an object, instrument, or apparatus. The textured surface may abut, touch, or contact a surface of a subject or patient such as skin or surfaces of another anatomical structure (e.g., the external auditory canal). In another aspect, a textured surface may include projections and recesses across at least a portion of a surface. A textured surface may be uniform, contoured, or distributed on an outside of an object according to a pattern.

"Subject" refers to an individual—human or animal—that is the focus or recipient of an intervention, observation, treatment, procedure, medical procedure, or experimental procedure. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com Jan. 28, 2025) … more "Subject" refers to an individual—human or animal—that is the focus or recipient of an intervention, observation, treatment, procedure, medical procedure, or experimental procedure. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com Jan. 28, 2025)

“Medical Imaging Visibility" refers to the ability to observe or visualize a feature, aspect, structure, or object with the aid of medical imaging systems, devices, instruments, or the like. Such visibility may include features that are inherently visible, enhanced, or made visible solely through the use of medical imaging technologies. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Dec. 9, 2024) … more “Medical Imaging Visibility" refers to the ability to observe or visualize a feature, aspect, structure, or object with the aid of medical imaging systems, devices, instruments, or the like. Such visibility may include features that are inherently visible, enhanced, or made visible solely through the use of medical imaging technologies. (© ChatGPT 4o Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Dec. 9, 2024)

"Visibility" refers to a state of feature, aspect, structure, or thing being capable of being observed, seen, or perceived. … more "Visibility" refers to a state of feature, aspect, structure, or thing being capable of being observed, seen, or perceived.

As used herein, a "fastener", "fixation device", "fixation hardware" or "fastener system" refers to any structure configured, designed, or engineered to join two structures.  Fasteners may be made of a variety of materials including metal, plastic, composite materials, metal alloys, plastic composites, and the like. Examples of fasteners include, but are not limited to screws, rivets, bolts, nails, snaps, hook and loop, set screws, bone screws, nuts, posts, pins, thumb screws, and the like. Other examples of fasteners include, but are not limited to wires, Kirschner wires (K-wire), anchors, bone anchors, plates, bone plates, intramedullary nails or rods or pins, implants, sutures, soft sutures, soft anchors, tethers, interbody cages, fusion cages, and the like. In certain embodiments, the term fastener may refer to a fastener system that includes two or more structures configured to combine to serve as a fastener. An example of a fastener system is a rod or shaft having external threads and an opening or bore within another structure having corresponding internal threads configured to engage the external threads of the rod or shaft. In certain embodiments, the term fastener may be used with an adjective that identifies an object or structure that the fastener may be particularly configured, designed, or engineered to engage, connect to, join, contact, or couple together with one or more other structures of the same or different types. For example, a "bone fastener" may refer to an apparatus for joining or connecting one or more bones, one or more bone portions, soft tissue and a bone or bone portion, hard tissue and a bone or bone portion, an apparatus and a bone or portion of bone, or the like. In certain embodiments, a fastener may be a temporary fastener. A temporary fastener is configured to engage and serve a fastening function for a relatively short period of time. Typically, a temporary fastener is configured to be used until another procedure or operation is completed and/or until a particular event. In certain embodiments, a user may remove or disengage a temporary fastener. Alternatively, or in addition, another structure, event, or machine may cause the temporary fastener to become disengaged. … more As used herein, a "fastener", "fixation device", "fixation hardware" or "fastener system" refers to any structure configured, designed, or engineered to join two structures.  Fasteners may be made of a variety of materials including metal, plastic, composite materials, metal alloys, plastic composites, and the like. Examples of fasteners include, but are not limited to screws, rivets, bolts, nails, snaps, hook and loop, set screws, bone screws, nuts, posts, pins, thumb screws, and the like. Other examples of fasteners include, but are not limited to wires, Kirschner wires (K-wire), anchors, bone anchors, plates, bone plates, intramedullary nails or rods or pins, implants, sutures, soft sutures, soft anchors, tethers, interbody cages, fusion cages, and the like. In certain embodiments, the term fastener may refer to a fastener system that includes two or more structures configured to combine to serve as a fastener. An example of a fastener system is a rod or shaft having external threads and an opening or bore within another structure having corresponding internal threads configured to engage the external threads of the rod or shaft. In certain embodiments, the term fastener may be used with an adjective that identifies an object or structure that the fastener may be particularly configured, designed, or engineered to engage, connect to, join, contact, or couple together with one or more other structures of the same or different types. For example, a "bone fastener" may refer to an apparatus for joining or connecting one or more bones, one or more bone portions, soft tissue and a bone or bone portion, hard tissue and a bone or bone portion, an apparatus and a bone or portion of bone, or the like. In certain embodiments, a fastener may be a temporary fastener. A temporary fastener is configured to engage and serve a fastening function for a relatively short period of time. Typically, a temporary fastener is configured to be used until another procedure or operation is completed and/or until a particular event. In certain embodiments, a user may remove or disengage a temporary fastener. Alternatively, or in addition, another structure, event, or machine may cause the temporary fastener to become disengaged.

"Aspect" refers to any specific feature, part, or element of something. (Search "aspect" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Last Accessed 25 July 2024.) … more "Aspect" refers to any specific feature, part, or element of something. (Search "aspect" on wordhippo.com. WordHippo, 2023. Web. Last Accessed 25 July 2024.)

“Articular surface” refers to a surface of a bone that contacts, slides against, and/or is part of a joint and/or joint articulation. Each bone included in a joint may have one or more articular surfaces. … more “Articular surface” refers to a surface of a bone that contacts, slides against, and/or is part of a joint and/or joint articulation. Each bone included in a joint may have one or more articular surfaces.

As used herein, an “anchor" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, part, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to secure, retain, stop, and/or hold, an object to or at a fixed point, position, or location. Often, an anchor is coupled and/or connected to a flexible member such as a tether, chain, rope, wire, thread, suture, suture tape, or other like object. Alternatively, or in addition, an anchor may also be coupled, connected, and/or joined to a rigid object or structure. In certain embodiments, an anchor can be a fixation device. Said another way, a fixation device can function as an anchor. In certain embodiments, the term anchor may be used as an adjective that describes a function, feature, or purpose for the noun the adjective ‘anchor’ describes. For example, an anchor hole is a hole that serves as, or can be used as, an anchor. In another embodiment, an anchor may be a hole or opening or a plurality of holes or openings. … more As used herein, an “anchor" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, part, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to secure, retain, stop, and/or hold, an object to or at a fixed point, position, or location. Often, an anchor is coupled and/or connected to a flexible member such as a tether, chain, rope, wire, thread, suture, suture tape, or other like object. Alternatively, or in addition, an anchor may also be coupled, connected, and/or joined to a rigid object or structure. In certain embodiments, an anchor can be a fixation device. Said another way, a fixation device can function as an anchor. In certain embodiments, the term anchor may be used as an adjective that describes a function, feature, or purpose for the noun the adjective ‘anchor’ describes. For example, an anchor hole is a hole that serves as, or can be used as, an anchor. In another embodiment, an anchor may be a hole or opening or a plurality of holes or openings.

“Cortex” refers to an area of bone that extends from an external surface of the bone towards a center part of the bone. The cortex is typically comprised of cortical bone. A cortex can comprise a top natural surface of a bone and extend into the bone a certain depth. … more “Cortex” refers to an area of bone that extends from an external surface of the bone towards a center part of the bone. The cortex is typically comprised of cortical bone. A cortex can comprise a top natural surface of a bone and extend into the bone a certain depth.

"Wedge angle" refers to an angle at which two planes, surfaces, or sides of a wedge shape meet each other. A wedge angle may be expressed in units of degrees or radians. … more "Wedge angle" refers to an angle at which two planes, surfaces, or sides of a wedge shape meet each other. A wedge angle may be expressed in units of degrees or radians.

"Intersection angle" refers to an angle at which one or more planes, lines, or areas intersect. An intersection angle may be expressed in units of degrees or radians. … more "Intersection angle" refers to an angle at which one or more planes, lines, or areas intersect. An intersection angle may be expressed in units of degrees or radians.