US 10,478,160 B1 · Technologies for cartilage harvesting

Abstract

Various technologies for cartilage harvesting are provided. Some of the technologies include a method including coupling a cutting head onto an actuator; applying a force to the cutting head via the actuator; and cutting a cartilage with the cutting head based on the force. Some of the technologies include a method including coupling an adapter to a rotary tool, wherein the adapter adapts the rotary tool from a rotary power to an impact power; coupling a cutting head to the adapter; applying a force to the cutting head via the adapter; and cutting a cartilage with the cutting head based on the force. Some of the technologies include a device including a cutting head hosting a plug that is able to travel within the cutting head. Some of the technologies may include an extracted chondrocyte including a sidewall inclined from about five degrees to about twenty five degrees.

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Dependent claims

A method comprising:

coupling a cutting head onto an actuator, wherein the cutting head is coupled to the actuator via a shaft, wherein the shaft includes a first end portion, a second end portion, and a disc portion, wherein the disc portion is positioned between the first end portion and the second end portion, wherein the first end portion is coupled to the actuator such that the first portion is not visible external to the actuator, wherein the disc portion engages the actuator such that the disc portion is visible external to the actuator, wherein the second end portion is fastened to the cutting head;
applying a force to the cutting head via the actuator;
and
cutting a cartilage with the cutting head based on the force.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Technologies for cartilage harvesting

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Technologies for cartilage harvesting

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Abstract

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