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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 18, 2009
Matt A. Heilala, Anchorage, AK (US);
Avery B. Munoz, Eagle River, AK (US);
John S. Steinberg, Oak Hill, VA (US);
Glenn Weinraub, Danville, CA (US);
Matt A. Heilala, Anchorage, AK (US);
Avery B. Munoz, Eagle River, AK (US);
John S. Steinberg, Oak Hill, VA (US);
Glenn Weinraub, Danville, CA (US);
Lower Extremity Innovations, LLC, Anchorage, AK (US);
Abstract
An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided.