"Lateral resection guide" refers to a resection guide designed, engineered, fabricated, or intended for use with, one, in, or about a lateral part, section, surface, portion, or aspect of an anatomical structure such as a bone, digit, limb, or other anatomical structure for one or more steps of a resection procedure. … more "Lateral resection guide" refers to a resection guide designed, engineered, fabricated, or intended for use with, one, in, or about a lateral part, section, surface, portion, or aspect of an anatomical structure such as a bone, digit, limb, or other anatomical structure for one or more steps of a resection procedure.

"Medial resection guide" refers to a resection guide designed, engineered, fabricated, or intended for use with, one, in, or about a medial part, section, surface, portion, or aspect of an anatomical structure such as a bone, digit, limb, or other anatomical structure for one or more steps of a resection procedure. … more "Medial resection guide" refers to a resection guide designed, engineered, fabricated, or intended for use with, one, in, or about a medial part, section, surface, portion, or aspect of an anatomical structure such as a bone, digit, limb, or other anatomical structure for one or more steps of a resection procedure.

"Inductor", "coil", "choke", or "reactor" refers to a passive two-terminal electrical component that stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor. An inductor may include an insulated wire wound into a coil. When the current flowing through the coil of the inductor changes, the time-varying magnetic field induces an electromotive force (e.m.f.) (voltage) in a conductor of the inductor, described by Faraday's law of induction. According to Lenz's law, the induced voltage has a polarity (direction) which opposes the change in current that created the induced voltage . As a result, inductors oppose any changes in current through them. (search "Inductor" on Wikipedia. Oct. 13, 2022 Modified. Accessed Oct. 28, 2022.) … more "Inductor", "coil", "choke", or "reactor" refers to a passive two-terminal electrical component that stores energy in a magnetic field when electric current flows through the inductor. An inductor may include an insulated wire wound into a coil. When the current flowing through the coil of the inductor changes, the time-varying magnetic field induces an electromotive force (e.m.f.) (voltage) in a conductor of the inductor, described by Faraday's law of induction. According to Lenz's law, the induced voltage has a polarity (direction) which opposes the change in current that created the induced voltage . As a result, inductors oppose any changes in current through them. (search "Inductor" on Wikipedia. Oct. 13, 2022 Modified. Accessed Oct. 28, 2022.)

"Rectifier" refers to an electrical device that converts electromagnetic waves, radio waves, and/or alternating current (AC), which can periodically reverse direction, to direct current (DC) or voltage, which flows in only one direction. The reverse operation is performed by an inverter. This process of converting alternating waves or alternating current is known as rectification, since it "straightens" the direction of current. Physically, rectifiers can take a number of forms, including vacuum tube diodes, wet chemical cells, mercury-arc valves, stacks of copper and selenium oxide plates, semiconductor diodes, diodes, silicon-controlled rectifiers and other silicon-based semiconductor switches. Rectifiers have many uses, but are often found serving as components of DC power supplies and high-voltage direct current power transmission systems. Rectification may serve in roles other than to generate direct current for use as a source of power. Detectors of radio signals can serve as rectifiers. Depending on the type of alternating current supply and the arrangement of the rectifier circuit, the output voltage may require additional smoothing to produce a uniform steady voltage. Many applications of rectifiers, such as power supplies for radio, television and computer equipment, require a steady constant DC voltage (as would be produced by a battery). In these applications the output of the rectifier is smoothed by an electronic filter, which may be a capacitor, choke, or set of capacitors, chokes and resistors, possibly followed by a voltage regulator to produce a steady voltage. (search "Rectifier" on Wikipedia. Oct. 13, 2022 Modified. Accessed Oct. 28, 2022.) … more "Rectifier" refers to an electrical device that converts electromagnetic waves, radio waves, and/or alternating current (AC), which can periodically reverse direction, to direct current (DC) or voltage, which flows in only one direction. The reverse operation is performed by an inverter. This process of converting alternating waves or alternating current is known as rectification, since it "straightens" the direction of current. Physically, rectifiers can take a number of forms, including vacuum tube diodes, wet chemical cells, mercury-arc valves, stacks of copper and selenium oxide plates, semiconductor diodes, diodes, silicon-controlled rectifiers and other silicon-based semiconductor switches. Rectifiers have many uses, but are often found serving as components of DC power supplies and high-voltage direct current power transmission systems. Rectification may serve in roles other than to generate direct current for use as a source of power. Detectors of radio signals can serve as rectifiers. Depending on the type of alternating current supply and the arrangement of the rectifier circuit, the output voltage may require additional smoothing to produce a uniform steady voltage. Many applications of rectifiers, such as power supplies for radio, television and computer equipment, require a steady constant DC voltage (as would be produced by a battery). In these applications the output of the rectifier is smoothed by an electronic filter, which may be a capacitor, choke, or set of capacitors, chokes and resistors, possibly followed by a voltage regulator to produce a steady voltage. (search "Rectifier" on Wikipedia. Oct. 13, 2022 Modified. Accessed Oct. 28, 2022.)

"Antenna" refers to an interface between radio waves propagating through space and electric currents moving in metal conductors, used with a transmitter or receiver. In transmission, a radio transmitter supplies an electric current to an antenna's terminals, and the antenna radiates the energy from the current as electromagnetic waves (radio waves). In reception, an antenna intercepts some of the power of a radio wave in order to produce an electric current at the antenna's terminals, that can be applied to a receiver to be amplified. An antenna is also an array of conductors (elements), electrically connected to a receiver and/or transmitter. Antennas can be designed to transmit and receive radio waves in all horizontal directions equally (omnidirectional antennas), or in a particular direction (directional, or high-gain, or “beam” antennas). An antenna may include components not connected to the transmitter such as parabolic reflectors, horns, parasitic elements, or the like, which serve to direct the radio waves into a beam or other desired radiation pattern. (search "Antenna" on Wikipedia. Oct. 24, 2022 Modified. Accessed Oct. 28, 2022.) … more "Antenna" refers to an interface between radio waves propagating through space and electric currents moving in metal conductors, used with a transmitter or receiver. In transmission, a radio transmitter supplies an electric current to an antenna's terminals, and the antenna radiates the energy from the current as electromagnetic waves (radio waves). In reception, an antenna intercepts some of the power of a radio wave in order to produce an electric current at the antenna's terminals, that can be applied to a receiver to be amplified. An antenna is also an array of conductors (elements), electrically connected to a receiver and/or transmitter. Antennas can be designed to transmit and receive radio waves in all horizontal directions equally (omnidirectional antennas), or in a particular direction (directional, or high-gain, or “beam” antennas). An antenna may include components not connected to the transmitter such as parabolic reflectors, horns, parasitic elements, or the like, which serve to direct the radio waves into a beam or other desired radiation pattern. (search "Antenna" on Wikipedia. Oct. 24, 2022 Modified. Accessed Oct. 28, 2022.)

"Leadscrew", "power screw", or "translation screw" refers to a cyclindrical rod with at least one set of external threads on a least one end. The rod may be solid or hollow. The rod may include threads on both ends. The rod includes, or may be coupled to, a driver that rotates the rod about its longitudinal axis. Rotation of the rod converts rotary motion to linear motion of one or more linkages coupled to the rod by the at least one set of threads. A leadscrew is a screw used as a linkage in a machine, to translate turning motion into linear motion. Because of the large area of sliding contact between male and female members of the leadscrew and linakges that engage the at least one set of threads, screw threads of lead screws can have larger frictional energy losses compared to other linkages. Leadscrews can be used for intermittent use in low power actuator and positioner mechanisms. Leadscrews are commonly used in linear actuators, machine slides (such as in machine tools), vises, presses, and jacks. Leadscrews are a common component in electric linear actuators. Leadscrews are manufactured in the same way as other thread forms (they may be rolled, cut, or ground). (Search “leadscrew” on Wikipedia.com June 3, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 18, 2022.) … more "Leadscrew", "power screw", or "translation screw" refers to a cyclindrical rod with at least one set of external threads on a least one end. The rod may be solid or hollow. The rod may include threads on both ends. The rod includes, or may be coupled to, a driver that rotates the rod about its longitudinal axis. Rotation of the rod converts rotary motion to linear motion of one or more linkages coupled to the rod by the at least one set of threads. A leadscrew is a screw used as a linkage in a machine, to translate turning motion into linear motion. Because of the large area of sliding contact between male and female members of the leadscrew and linakges that engage the at least one set of threads, screw threads of lead screws can have larger frictional energy losses compared to other linkages. Leadscrews can be used for intermittent use in low power actuator and positioner mechanisms. Leadscrews are commonly used in linear actuators, machine slides (such as in machine tools), vises, presses, and jacks. Leadscrews are a common component in electric linear actuators. Leadscrews are manufactured in the same way as other thread forms (they may be rolled, cut, or ground). (Search “leadscrew” on Wikipedia.com June 3, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 18, 2022.)

"Zero return" of "home position" refers to a position for a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine. Specifically, the zero return position is an initial starting position before the CNC performs any operations to implement a particular machining procedure. Said another way, the zero return position is the position the moving parts of a CNC machine start in before initiating a machining program. A zero return or home position can serve as a point of reference from which adjustments can be made along one or more axes. Generally, movement of a cutting tool or other part of a CNC machine is done in relation to the zero return or home position and movement in one direction along an axis is measured in positive units (metric or imperial) and movement in an opposite direction along the same axis is measured in negative units. … more "Zero return" of "home position" refers to a position for a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine. Specifically, the zero return position is an initial starting position before the CNC performs any operations to implement a particular machining procedure. Said another way, the zero return position is the position the moving parts of a CNC machine start in before initiating a machining program. A zero return or home position can serve as a point of reference from which adjustments can be made along one or more axes. Generally, movement of a cutting tool or other part of a CNC machine is done in relation to the zero return or home position and movement in one direction along an axis is measured in positive units (metric or imperial) and movement in an opposite direction along the same axis is measured in negative units.

"Beveling" refers to a machining process that forms an edge on a workpiece that is not perpendicular to one or more faces of the workpiece. A bevel shape may be referred to as a chamfer as well. (Search “bevel” on Wikipedia.com Aug. 18, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 17, 2022.) Beveling may be used to form a new edge and the bevel may be identified by the shape of the edge in profile after is it formed. Examples, of bevel shapes include "J" bevel, "V" bevel, "V" bevel with counterbore, "J" bevel with counterbore, compound bevel, compound J bevel, and the like. … more "Beveling" refers to a machining process that forms an edge on a workpiece that is not perpendicular to one or more faces of the workpiece. A bevel shape may be referred to as a chamfer as well. (Search “bevel” on Wikipedia.com Aug. 18, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 17, 2022.) Beveling may be used to form a new edge and the bevel may be identified by the shape of the edge in profile after is it formed. Examples, of bevel shapes include "J" bevel, "V" bevel, "V" bevel with counterbore, "J" bevel with counterbore, compound bevel, compound J bevel, and the like.

"Grooving" refers to a machining process that forms a groove or channel around an external surface of a cylindrical workpiece such as a pipe. The groove may have perpendicular walls and a flat bottom or one or more of the walls may angle at any angle between 0 and 180 between an external surface of the workpiece and a bottom of the groove. … more "Grooving" refers to a machining process that forms a groove or channel around an external surface of a cylindrical workpiece such as a pipe. The groove may have perpendicular walls and a flat bottom or one or more of the walls may angle at any angle between 0 and 180 between an external surface of the workpiece and a bottom of the groove.

"Threading" refers to a machining process that forms a set of one or more threads onto or within a workpiece.The threads formed can be external and on a surface of a workpiece or internal and within a hole, channel, or passage of the workpiece. Threading may form one or more helical threads and/or one or more conical threads. In certain embodiments, threading can form tapered threads or parallel threads along a length of the workpiece. Threads formed using threading may have a variety of profiles including metric, american national (unified), 60 degree stub, square, acme, stub acme, buttress, knuckle, whitworth, and the like. Threading may form unified coarse threads (UNC), unified coarse threads (UNF), 8-UN threads (8 thread), American Taper Pipe Thread or National Pipe Thread (NPT), American Taper Pipe Thread for dryseal without sealant compound or National Pipe Taper Fue (NPTF), or the like. … more "Threading" refers to a machining process that forms a set of one or more threads onto or within a workpiece.The threads formed can be external and on a surface of a workpiece or internal and within a hole, channel, or passage of the workpiece. Threading may form one or more helical threads and/or one or more conical threads. In certain embodiments, threading can form tapered threads or parallel threads along a length of the workpiece. Threads formed using threading may have a variety of profiles including metric, american national (unified), 60 degree stub, square, acme, stub acme, buttress, knuckle, whitworth, and the like. Threading may form unified coarse threads (UNC), unified coarse threads (UNF), 8-UN threads (8 thread), American Taper Pipe Thread or National Pipe Thread (NPT), American Taper Pipe Thread for dryseal without sealant compound or National Pipe Taper Fue (NPTF), or the like.

"Servo" or "servomechanism" refers to an automatic device that uses error-sensing negative feedback to correct the action of a mechanism. For displacement-controlled applications, a servo can include a built-in encoder or other position feedback mechanism to ensure the output is achieving the desired effect. The term correctly applies to systems where the feedback or error-correction signals help control mechanical position, speed, attitude or any other measurable variables. (Search “servomechanism” on Wikipedia.com July 12, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 11, 2022.). … more "Servo" or "servomechanism" refers to an automatic device that uses error-sensing negative feedback to correct the action of a mechanism. For displacement-controlled applications, a servo can include a built-in encoder or other position feedback mechanism to ensure the output is achieving the desired effect. The term correctly applies to systems where the feedback or error-correction signals help control mechanical position, speed, attitude or any other measurable variables. (Search “servomechanism” on Wikipedia.com July 12, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 11, 2022.).

"Insert” refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, or assembly that is structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to couple or connect to one or more other components, parts, or devices. In certain embodiments, an insert is configured to be inserted or deployed onto another component or structure. In certain embodiments, an insert may also be referred to as a tool bit or tooth. … more "Insert” refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, system, or assembly that is structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to couple or connect to one or more other components, parts, or devices. In certain embodiments, an insert is configured to be inserted or deployed onto another component or structure. In certain embodiments, an insert may also be referred to as a tool bit or tooth.

"Mechanical system" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, member, system, assembly or module structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to perform one or more features, functions, and/or operations using some, most, or wholly mechanical components, linkages, couplings, connections, and the like. In certain embodiments, a mechanical system may include no electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components. … more "Mechanical system" refers to an apparatus, instrument, structure, device, component, member, system, assembly or module structured, organized, configured, designed, arranged, or engineered to perform one or more features, functions, and/or operations using some, most, or wholly mechanical components, linkages, couplings, connections, and the like. In certain embodiments, a mechanical system may include no electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic components.

"Chuck" refers to a specialized type of clamp used to hold an object with radial symmetry, such as a cylinder. In a drill tool or machining tool, a mill, or a transmission, a chuck may hold or secure a rotating cutting tool; in a lathe, a chuck may hold a rotating workpiece. A chuck may include jaws that hold a cutting tool or workpiece. The jaws (sometimes called dogs) may be arranged in a radially symmetrical pattern. Chucks on some lathes may include jaws that move independently, allowing them to hold irregularly shaped objects. (Search “chuck (engineering)” on Wikipedia.com Oct. 7, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 11, 2022.). … more "Chuck" refers to a specialized type of clamp used to hold an object with radial symmetry, such as a cylinder. In a drill tool or machining tool, a mill, or a transmission, a chuck may hold or secure a rotating cutting tool; in a lathe, a chuck may hold a rotating workpiece. A chuck may include jaws that hold a cutting tool or workpiece. The jaws (sometimes called dogs) may be arranged in a radially symmetrical pattern. Chucks on some lathes may include jaws that move independently, allowing them to hold irregularly shaped objects. (Search “chuck (engineering)” on Wikipedia.com Oct. 7, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 11, 2022.).

"Machining" refers to a process in which a material (often metal) is cut to a desired final shape, size, or to include a particular shape or feature by a controlled material-removal process. The processes that have this common characteristic are collectively referred to as subtractive manufacturing. Machining may be a part of the manufacture of many products, whether metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, and/or composite material. The machining process includes processes such as turning, boring, drilling, milling, broaching, sawing, shaping, planing, reaming, and tapping. Certain machining tools may be capable of performing one or more of these machining processes, such machining tools may include, but are not limited to lathes, milling machines, drill presses, or the like and may use a sharp cutting tool to remove material to achieve a desired geometry, shapes, forms, and/or features. (Search “machining” on Wikipedia.com Aug. 2, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 11, 2022.). … more "Machining" refers to a process in which a material (often metal) is cut to a desired final shape, size, or to include a particular shape or feature by a controlled material-removal process. The processes that have this common characteristic are collectively referred to as subtractive manufacturing. Machining may be a part of the manufacture of many products, whether metal, wood, plastic, ceramic, and/or composite material. The machining process includes processes such as turning, boring, drilling, milling, broaching, sawing, shaping, planing, reaming, and tapping. Certain machining tools may be capable of performing one or more of these machining processes, such machining tools may include, but are not limited to lathes, milling machines, drill presses, or the like and may use a sharp cutting tool to remove material to achieve a desired geometry, shapes, forms, and/or features. (Search “machining” on Wikipedia.com Aug. 2, 2022. Modified. Accessed Oct. 11, 2022.).

"X-axis plate" refers to a plate that facilitates and enables positioning, orienting, moving, and/or repositioning of one or more cutting tools along an x-axis of a machining system or assembly. … more "X-axis plate" refers to a plate that facilitates and enables positioning, orienting, moving, and/or repositioning of one or more cutting tools along an x-axis of a machining system or assembly.

"Z-axis" refers to an axis that is horizontal to a planar base reference plane and perpendicular to a y-axis and an x-axis. … more "Z-axis" refers to an axis that is horizontal to a planar base reference plane and perpendicular to a y-axis and an x-axis.

"Y-axis" refers to an axis that is vertical to a planar base reference plane. … more "Y-axis" refers to an axis that is vertical to a planar base reference plane.

"X-axis" refers to an axis that is horizontal to a planar base reference plane. … more "X-axis" refers to an axis that is horizontal to a planar base reference plane.

"Vise" refers to a machine that serves to hold an object such as a workpiece stationary while functions or steps are performed on the workpiece. Generally, a vise includes a pair of jaws of clamps that are pressed together with the workpiece between the jaws. In certain embodiments, one jaw of the pair is stationary while the other jaw is configured to slide or move towards and retract away from the stationary jaw. In other embodiments, both jaws may be coupled to a stationary platform, frame, or base and one or more drivers may drive both jaws toward each other or retract the jaws away from each other with the workpiece positioned between the jaws. A a variety of drive mechanisms may be used to drive and/or retract one or more of the jaws towards and/or away from each other. For example, the drive mechanism may be mechanical and may include a leadscrew anchored to one jaw and configured to thread through a second jaw. In another example, a hydraulic or pneumatic ram may connect to one or the other or both jaws and may extend to move the jaws towards each other and may retract to separate the jaws. … more "Vise" refers to a machine that serves to hold an object such as a workpiece stationary while functions or steps are performed on the workpiece. Generally, a vise includes a pair of jaws of clamps that are pressed together with the workpiece between the jaws. In certain embodiments, one jaw of the pair is stationary while the other jaw is configured to slide or move towards and retract away from the stationary jaw. In other embodiments, both jaws may be coupled to a stationary platform, frame, or base and one or more drivers may drive both jaws toward each other or retract the jaws away from each other with the workpiece positioned between the jaws. A a variety of drive mechanisms may be used to drive and/or retract one or more of the jaws towards and/or away from each other. For example, the drive mechanism may be mechanical and may include a leadscrew anchored to one jaw and configured to thread through a second jaw. In another example, a hydraulic or pneumatic ram may connect to one or the other or both jaws and may extend to move the jaws towards each other and may retract to separate the jaws.