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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 01, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2017
Deka Products Limited Partnership, Manchester, NH (US);
Christopher C. Langenfeld, Nashua, NH (US);
Stanley B. Smith, III, Raymond, NH (US);
David E. Altobelli, Nashua, NH (US);
DEKA Products Limited Partnership, Manchester, NH (US);
Abstract
An external distraction apparatus for performing a craniofacial distraction is disclosed. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a stationary member. The stationary member may be configured to be affixed to a head of a patient. The external distraction apparatus may also comprise laterally disposed distractors. The laterally disposed distractors may extend inferiorly from the stationary member and be moveable relative to the stationary member. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a motor and controller. The motor may be powered with the controller to perform a craniofacial distraction in an automated fashion.