"Deactuator" refers to a component of a machine, component, structure, device, or assembly that reverses or causes a reverse or opposite action such as motion and/or control and an actuator. In certain embodiments, a deactuator may comprise a mechanical part, structure and/or device. In certain embodiments, a deactuator may comprise a switch, a lever, a knob, a dial, or the like. … more "Deactuator" refers to a component of a machine, component, structure, device, or assembly that reverses or causes a reverse or opposite action such as motion and/or control and an actuator. In certain embodiments, a deactuator may comprise a mechanical part, structure and/or device. In certain embodiments, a deactuator may comprise a switch, a lever, a knob, a dial, or the like.

"Inflator" refers to a structure, device, component, member, system, assembly, and/or part configured inflate or cause inflation of a structure, system, device, or apparatus. Generally, an inflator is configured to drive a fluid such as a liquid or a gas into a closed or closable system such that the system receives more fluid or one or more fluids within the system have an increase in pressure within the system. An inflator can be a single component or structure or a plurality of components or structures or an assembly. The inflator can be mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, chemical, thermal, pyrotechnic, electronic, or electromechanical. … more "Inflator" refers to a structure, device, component, member, system, assembly, and/or part configured inflate or cause inflation of a structure, system, device, or apparatus. Generally, an inflator is configured to drive a fluid such as a liquid or a gas into a closed or closable system such that the system receives more fluid or one or more fluids within the system have an increase in pressure within the system. An inflator can be a single component or structure or a plurality of components or structures or an assembly. The inflator can be mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, manual, chemical, thermal, pyrotechnic, electronic, or electromechanical.

"Tympanic membrane", also referred to as an ear drum, refers to structure in the middle ear of a person or animal. The structure is a thin, semitransparent membrane located in the middle ear. The ear drum separates the external ear canal from the middle ear cavity. The tympanic membrane / ear drum plays a role in the transmission of sound waves. When sound waves enter the ear canal, they cause the tympanic membrane to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted through the middle ear bones to the inner ear, where they are converted into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sound. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024) … more "Tympanic membrane", also referred to as an ear drum, refers to structure in the middle ear of a person or animal. The structure is a thin, semitransparent membrane located in the middle ear. The ear drum separates the external ear canal from the middle ear cavity. The tympanic membrane / ear drum plays a role in the transmission of sound waves. When sound waves enter the ear canal, they cause the tympanic membrane to vibrate. These vibrations are then transmitted through the middle ear bones to the inner ear, where they are converted into nerve impulses that are interpreted by the brain as sound. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024)

As used herein, a “stop” refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to prevent, limit, impede, stop, or restrict motion or movement and/or operation of another object, member, structure, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly. … more As used herein, a “stop” refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to prevent, limit, impede, stop, or restrict motion or movement and/or operation of another object, member, structure, component, part, apparatus, system, or assembly.

"Finger grip" refers to a grip configured specifically to accommodate a finger of a user and/or a particular finger of a user, such as an index finger or a thumb. In certain embodiments, a finger grip may comprise a contoured surface of a structure such as a handle. … more "Finger grip" refers to a grip configured specifically to accommodate a finger of a user and/or a particular finger of a user, such as an index finger or a thumb. In certain embodiments, a finger grip may comprise a contoured surface of a structure such as a handle.

"Grip" refers to a structure configured to accommodate and/or enable stable and secure engagement between a hand of a user and another object. A grip is configured to enable a user to grasp or hold an object and enable controlled, stable, control and/or manipulation of the object. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). In certain embodiments, a grip can include one or more structures to accommodate at least one or more fingers of a user. In certain embodiments, a grip may be configured to accommodate one or more fingers and one or more other parts of a hand. For example, a grip may include a palm grip configured to accommodate and engage with a palm of a hand of a user as the user uses an object. Similarly, a grip may include thumb grip to accommodate and engage with a thumb of the hand of the user as the user controls, handles, or manipulates the object. In certain embodiments, a grip (e.g., palm grip, thumb grip, finger grip, or the like) may comprise a contoured surface of a structure such as a handle. … more "Grip" refers to a structure configured to accommodate and/or enable stable and secure engagement between a hand of a user and another object. A grip is configured to enable a user to grasp or hold an object and enable controlled, stable, control and/or manipulation of the object. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). In certain embodiments, a grip can include one or more structures to accommodate at least one or more fingers of a user. In certain embodiments, a grip may be configured to accommodate one or more fingers and one or more other parts of a hand. For example, a grip may include a palm grip configured to accommodate and engage with a palm of a hand of a user as the user uses an object. Similarly, a grip may include thumb grip to accommodate and engage with a thumb of the hand of the user as the user controls, handles, or manipulates the object. In certain embodiments, a grip (e.g., palm grip, thumb grip, finger grip, or the like) may comprise a contoured surface of a structure such as a handle.

As used herein, a "handle" refers to a structure used to hold, control, or manipulate a device, apparatus, component, tool, or the like. A “handle” may be designed to be grasped and/or held using one or two hands of a user. In certain embodiments, a handle may be sized and/or configured to accommodate two or more fingers of a user. Alternatively, or in addition, in certain embodiments, a handle may include a grip. In certain embodiments, a handle may be an elongated structure. In one embodiment, a handle may be in the form of a knob and may be a short stubby structure. … more As used herein, a "handle" refers to a structure used to hold, control, or manipulate a device, apparatus, component, tool, or the like. A “handle” may be designed to be grasped and/or held using one or two hands of a user. In certain embodiments, a handle may be sized and/or configured to accommodate two or more fingers of a user. Alternatively, or in addition, in certain embodiments, a handle may include a grip. In certain embodiments, a handle may be an elongated structure. In one embodiment, a handle may be in the form of a knob and may be a short stubby structure.

As used herein, a "driver" refers to a component, structure, device, system, apparatus, or mechanical piece for imparting motion or force on to another piece, aspect, component, or structure. ("driver." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 6 Jan. 2021. Modified.) A driver may impart a force or cause a motion on a mechanical part or set of parts or on a fluid such as a liquid or gas. Where the driver imparts a motion, the motion cause translation, rotation, and/or both translation and rotation. Where the driver imparts a force on a fluid, the driver may increase pressure on a fluid and/or the driver may decrease pressure on a fluid. In certain embodiments, a driver can be a wheel configured or connected to other parts such that rotation or motion of the driver causes motion of other interconnected or intercoupled parts of a component, system, apparatus, or device. … more As used herein, a "driver" refers to a component, structure, device, system, apparatus, or mechanical piece for imparting motion or force on to another piece, aspect, component, or structure. ("driver." Merriam-Webster.com. Merriam-Webster, 2021. Web. 6 Jan. 2021. Modified.) A driver may impart a force or cause a motion on a mechanical part or set of parts or on a fluid such as a liquid or gas. Where the driver imparts a motion, the motion cause translation, rotation, and/or both translation and rotation. Where the driver imparts a force on a fluid, the driver may increase pressure on a fluid and/or the driver may decrease pressure on a fluid. In certain embodiments, a driver can be a wheel configured or connected to other parts such that rotation or motion of the driver causes motion of other interconnected or intercoupled parts of a component, system, apparatus, or device.

"Auditory canal" or "Ear canal" refers to a tube-like structure that extends from the outer ear to the middle ear. The ear canal serves as a passageway for sound waves to travel from the external environment to the eardrum (tympanic membrane). The ear canal is lined with skin and contains tiny hairs and glands that produce cerumen (earwax). The ear canal's shape and structure help to amplify and direct sound waves towards the eardrum, where they are then transmitted to the middle ear for further processing. The "auditory canal" or "Ear canal" may also be referred to as the "external auditory canal" or the "acoustic meatus". (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). … more "Auditory canal" or "Ear canal" refers to a tube-like structure that extends from the outer ear to the middle ear. The ear canal serves as a passageway for sound waves to travel from the external environment to the eardrum (tympanic membrane). The ear canal is lined with skin and contains tiny hairs and glands that produce cerumen (earwax). The ear canal's shape and structure help to amplify and direct sound waves towards the eardrum, where they are then transmitted to the middle ear for further processing. The "auditory canal" or "Ear canal" may also be referred to as the "external auditory canal" or the "acoustic meatus". (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).

"Cerumen" or "Earwax" refers to a naturally occurring substance produced by glands in the ear canal. Cerumen typically includes a mixture of secretions from ceruminous glands and sebaceous glands, along with dead skin cells. Cerumen serves several functions, including lubricating the ear canal, protecting the ear from foreign particles, such as dust and debris, and helping to prevent infection by trapping bacteria and other pathogens. While cerumen is typically beneficial, excessive accumulation can lead to blockages or impactions, potentially causing discomfort or hearing problems. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). … more "Cerumen" or "Earwax" refers to a naturally occurring substance produced by glands in the ear canal. Cerumen typically includes a mixture of secretions from ceruminous glands and sebaceous glands, along with dead skin cells. Cerumen serves several functions, including lubricating the ear canal, protecting the ear from foreign particles, such as dust and debris, and helping to prevent infection by trapping bacteria and other pathogens. While cerumen is typically beneficial, excessive accumulation can lead to blockages or impactions, potentially causing discomfort or hearing problems. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).

As used herein, a "shaft" refers to a long narrow structure, device, component, member, system, or assembly that is structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to support and/or connect a structure, device, component, member, system, connected to each end of the shaft. A shaft can be hollow or solid. Typically, a shaft is configured to provide rigid support and integrity in view of a variety of forces including tensile force, compression force, torsion force, shear force, and the like. In addition, a shaft can be configured to provide rigid structural support and integrity in view of a loads including axial loads, torsional loads, transverse loads, and the like. A shaft may be oriented and function in a variety of orientations including vertical, horizontal, or any orientation between these and in two or three dimensions. A shaft may be made from a variety of materials including, but not limited to, metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, acrylic, carbon, biocompatible materials, biodegradable materials or the like. A shaft may be formed of any biocompatible materials, including but not limited to biocompatible metals such as Titanium, Titanium alloys, stainless steel, carbon fiber, combinations of carbon fiber and a metallic alloy, stainless steel alloys, cobalt-chromium steel alloys, nickel-titanium alloys, shape memory alloys such as Nitinol, biocompatible ceramics, and biocompatible polymers such as Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) or a polylactide polymer (e.g. PLLA) and/or others, or any combination of these materials. … more As used herein, a "shaft" refers to a long narrow structure, device, component, member, system, or assembly that is structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to support and/or connect a structure, device, component, member, system, connected to each end of the shaft. A shaft can be hollow or solid. Typically, a shaft is configured to provide rigid support and integrity in view of a variety of forces including tensile force, compression force, torsion force, shear force, and the like. In addition, a shaft can be configured to provide rigid structural support and integrity in view of a loads including axial loads, torsional loads, transverse loads, and the like. A shaft may be oriented and function in a variety of orientations including vertical, horizontal, or any orientation between these and in two or three dimensions. A shaft may be made from a variety of materials including, but not limited to, metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, fiberglass, acrylic, carbon, biocompatible materials, biodegradable materials or the like. A shaft may be formed of any biocompatible materials, including but not limited to biocompatible metals such as Titanium, Titanium alloys, stainless steel, carbon fiber, combinations of carbon fiber and a metallic alloy, stainless steel alloys, cobalt-chromium steel alloys, nickel-titanium alloys, shape memory alloys such as Nitinol, biocompatible ceramics, and biocompatible polymers such as Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) or a polylactide polymer (e.g. PLLA) and/or others, or any combination of these materials.

"Fluid" refers to a substance that flows and is capable of flowing and can easily or readily take the shape of a container. Fluid is characterized by its ability to deform continuously under an applied shear stress or force, regardless of the magnitude of the stress or force. Examples of fluids can include liquids, such as water, oil, and alcohol, as well as gases, such as air, nitrogen, and oxygen. These substances lack a fixed shape and can flow in response to applied forces. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024). … more "Fluid" refers to a substance that flows and is capable of flowing and can easily or readily take the shape of a container. Fluid is characterized by its ability to deform continuously under an applied shear stress or force, regardless of the magnitude of the stress or force. Examples of fluids can include liquids, such as water, oil, and alcohol, as well as gases, such as air, nitrogen, and oxygen. These substances lack a fixed shape and can flow in response to applied forces. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat April 9, 2024).

“Fluid Supply” refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to store, retain, or hold a fluid. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply include a plurality of components coupled to, connected to, and/or integrated with the fluid supply. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply is an open container. In one embodiment, a fluid supply is a closed, sealed container. In one embodiment, a fluid supply includes a lid or cap that enables the fluid supply to operate either open or closed and/or sealed. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply can include a plurality of containers or chambers. A fluid supply may include one or more openings configured to enable fluid to pass into and/or out of the fluid supply. In certain embodiments, the one or more openings may include one or more valves that control flow of the fluid through a corresponding opening. … more “Fluid Supply” refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, member, device, component, system, or assembly structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to store, retain, or hold a fluid. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply include a plurality of components coupled to, connected to, and/or integrated with the fluid supply. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply is an open container. In one embodiment, a fluid supply is a closed, sealed container. In one embodiment, a fluid supply includes a lid or cap that enables the fluid supply to operate either open or closed and/or sealed. In certain embodiments, a fluid supply can include a plurality of containers or chambers. A fluid supply may include one or more openings configured to enable fluid to pass into and/or out of the fluid supply. In certain embodiments, the one or more openings may include one or more valves that control flow of the fluid through a corresponding opening.

"Balloon" refers to a flexible or pliable or resilient structure capable of containing a fluid. Typically, a balloon includes an opening to permit fluid to enter and/or exit the balloon. In certain embodiments, a balloon may include two or more openings which can be used separately or together to permit fluid to enter and/or exit the balloon. A balloon can be made from a variety of materials, including plastic, rubber, latex, and similar materials. Examples of a balloon include, but are not limited to, a bubble, a bladder, an inflatable member, and similar items. … more "Balloon" refers to a flexible or pliable or resilient structure capable of containing a fluid. Typically, a balloon includes an opening to permit fluid to enter and/or exit the balloon. In certain embodiments, a balloon may include two or more openings which can be used separately or together to permit fluid to enter and/or exit the balloon. A balloon can be made from a variety of materials, including plastic, rubber, latex, and similar materials. Examples of a balloon include, but are not limited to, a bubble, a bladder, an inflatable member, and similar items.

"Wedge osteotomy" refers to an osteotomy procedure in which one or more wedges are used as part of the procedure. Generally, wedge osteotomies can be of one of two types, open wedge and closing wedge. The type of osteotomy refers to how the procedure changes the relation between two parts of a bone involved in the osteotomy. In an open wedge osteotomy a wedge of bone or graft or other material is inserted in between two parts of a bone. Consequently, a wedge shape is "opened" in the bone. In a close/closed wedge osteotomy or closing wedge osteotomy, a wedge of bone is removed from a bone. Consequently, a wedge shape formed in the bone is "closed." … more "Wedge osteotomy" refers to an osteotomy procedure in which one or more wedges are used as part of the procedure. Generally, wedge osteotomies can be of one of two types, open wedge and closing wedge. The type of osteotomy refers to how the procedure changes the relation between two parts of a bone involved in the osteotomy. In an open wedge osteotomy a wedge of bone or graft or other material is inserted in between two parts of a bone. Consequently, a wedge shape is "opened" in the bone. In a close/closed wedge osteotomy or closing wedge osteotomy, a wedge of bone is removed from a bone. Consequently, a wedge shape formed in the bone is "closed."

"Patient-specific bone graft insertion site" refers to a location or area within a patient that is being prepared to or is prepared to receive a bone graft. Often the patient specific bone graft insertion site is an opening in tissue, an organ, a joint, one or more osteotomies, a set of bones, or a single bone. … more "Patient-specific bone graft insertion site" refers to a location or area within a patient that is being prepared to or is prepared to receive a bone graft. Often the patient specific bone graft insertion site is an opening in tissue, an organ, a joint, one or more osteotomies, a set of bones, or a single bone.

"Bone graft harvest site" refers to a location or area within a donor, within or on donor anatomy, or within a graft source that will be used to obtain a bone graft. … more "Bone graft harvest site" refers to a location or area within a donor, within or on donor anatomy, or within a graft source that will be used to obtain a bone graft.

"Doner bone" refers to a bone that is used as a source for a bone graft. The bone may be a bone of a patient, in which case the bone graft is an autograft. The doner bone may be a bone of a donor who is of the same species as the patient but not the same genotype, in which case the bone graft is an allograft. The doner bone may be a bone of a donor who is of another species as the patient, in which case the bone graft is a xenograft. … more "Doner bone" refers to a bone that is used as a source for a bone graft. The bone may be a bone of a patient, in which case the bone graft is an autograft. The doner bone may be a bone of a donor who is of the same species as the patient but not the same genotype, in which case the bone graft is an allograft. The doner bone may be a bone of a donor who is of another species as the patient, in which case the bone graft is a xenograft.

“Harvesting guide”, “Graft harvesting guide”, or “Harvester” refers to an instrument designed, engineered, and/or fabricated for facilitating removal of an autograft, allograft, and/or xenograft from a harvesting site. In one aspect, a harvesting guide is unique to a single patient and may include features unique to the patient such as a surface contour, bone engagement surface, resection guides for resecting a graft of a size, shape, configuration, and/or orientation unique to the needs of a single patient, or other features. In one aspect, a harvesting guide includes one or more patient-specific features and/or aspects designed, engineered, and/or fabricated for harvesting a graft for a specific surgical procedure for a specific patient. Alternatively, the harvesting guide may not be patient-specific. … more “Harvesting guide”, “Graft harvesting guide”, or “Harvester” refers to an instrument designed, engineered, and/or fabricated for facilitating removal of an autograft, allograft, and/or xenograft from a harvesting site. In one aspect, a harvesting guide is unique to a single patient and may include features unique to the patient such as a surface contour, bone engagement surface, resection guides for resecting a graft of a size, shape, configuration, and/or orientation unique to the needs of a single patient, or other features. In one aspect, a harvesting guide includes one or more patient-specific features and/or aspects designed, engineered, and/or fabricated for harvesting a graft for a specific surgical procedure for a specific patient. Alternatively, the harvesting guide may not be patient-specific.

“Anatomical position” refers to a standard, accepted, reference position used in anatomy and medicine to describe the relative positioning of body structures and anatomical terms. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Feb. 9, 2024). … more “Anatomical position” refers to a standard, accepted, reference position used in anatomy and medicine to describe the relative positioning of body structures and anatomical terms. (© ChatGPT 3.5 Version, Modified, accessed chat.openai.com/chat Feb. 9, 2024).