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Date of Patent:
Jun. 02, 2026

Filed:

Jul. 12, 2024
Applicant:

Chip Shot Partner Llc, Weston, CT (US);

Inventors:

Tedd L. Weisman, Weston, CT (US);

David Rechberger, Niwot, CO (US);

Randall Allard, Golden, CO (US);

Craig W. Lynn, Tucson, AZ (US);

Caleb Pridey, Laramie, WY (US);

Assignee:

Chip Shot Partners LLC, Weston, CT (US);

Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/64 (2006.01); A61B 17/66 (2006.01); A61B 17/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/645 (2013.01); A61B 17/6416 (2013.01); A61B 17/66 (2013.01); A61B 2017/0092 (2013.01);
Abstract

An improved external fixator assembly for fixating fractures that includes a proximal frame assembly, a distal frame assembly and a polyaxial joint. The polyaxial joint comprises articulating components that engage to have multi-axial or polyaxial translational motion to allow for distraction/reduction and adjustment of flexion/extension, radial/ulnar deviation, pronation/supination of the wrist to an optimal wrist position. The polyaxial joint may be lockable. Fixation screws are also provided for engaging the patient's bone tissue on opposite sides of a fracture.


Find Patent Forward Citations

Weisman, Tedd. (2026). External fixator apparatus and method (U.S. Patent No. 12642561). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://idiyas.com/patent/badge/12642561

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