Clamp for external fixation orthopedic system

Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of a clamp for external fixation orthopedic systems showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is an end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the opposite side elevational view being a mirror image thereto;

FIG. 4 is an end elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view thereof, taken along the line VI--VI of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view thereof, taken along the line VII--VII of FIG. 4.

Claims

The ornamental design for a clamp for external fixation orthopedic systems, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Taylor; Harold S. (Memphis, TN)
Assignee:	Engineering & Precison Machining, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Appl. No.:	07/484,648
Filed:	February 26, 1990

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/143; D24/140; D24/145
Field of Search:	;D24/145 ;606/59,54,57,105,87,88,80,96,84,61

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D274094	May 1984	Kenna
D274095	May 1984	Kenna
4827918	May 1989	Olerud

Other References

Copy of 7 page Synthes brochure entitled "The AO/ASIF External Fixation System," copyright 1987..

Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Walker, McKenzie & Walker