Transverse tibial cutting jig for the implantation of a prosthetic knee

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a transverse tibial cutting jig for the implantation of a prosthetic knee of my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevation view of the transverse tibial cutting jig shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the transverse tibial cutting jig shown in FIGS. 1-2;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the transverse tibial cutting shown in FIGS. 1-3;

FIGS. 5-6 are end elevation views of the transverse tibial cutting jig shown in FIGS. 1-4; and

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken through FIG. 1 along the line 7--7.

Claims

The ornamental design for transverse tibial cutting jig for the implantation of a prosthetic knee, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kenna; Robert V. (Hackensack, NJ)
Assignee:	Howmedica, Inc. (New York, NY)
Appl. No.:	06/350,007
Filed:	February 18, 1982

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/140
Field of Search:	;128/304,305,33R,92R,92EB,92EC,92ED,92C ;3/1.911,1.9,1.91,1.92 ;D24/26,33

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D230098	January 1974	Rylee
4211228	July 1980	Cloutier
4267841	May 1981	Fraser
4349018	September 1982	Chambers

Other References

Zimmer Catalog, p. A 14-7, item #1332-11, Tibial Template..

Primary Examiner: Ansher; Bernard
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Connolly and Hutz