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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 29, 2025
Filed:
Jan. 04, 2022
Mako Surgical Corp., Ft. Lauderdale, FL (US);
Ezra Johnson, Reeds Spring, MO (US);
William Daniel Weinlandt, Fort Lauderdale, FL (US);
Jonathan Mark Morgan, Biscayne Park, FL (US);
Larry Hazbun, Davie, FL (US);
MAKO Surgical Corp., Weston, FL (US);
Abstract
A tracker for a navigation system. A tracker body defines an opening, and a lens is positionable to seal the opening. A plug is configured to be coupled to the tracker body to secure the lens. A tracking element may be disposed between the lens and the plug so as to be visible through the lens. The tracking element may be disposed within a sealed enclosure defined by the lens and the plug. The plug may define a counterbore in fluid communication with the opening, and the plug may be at least partially disposed within the counterbore. The plug may further define a groove, and the tracker may include a sealing element disposed within the groove. The plug may include a shoulder configured to in sealing engagement with the tracker body. Methods of assembling the tracker for use with the navigation system are also disclosed.