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US 10,702,365 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for utilizing mesh templates
OwnerFrank K. Jonesinventor
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Abstract
This disclosure relates generally to repair of defective hernias by use of a mesh material. However, inaccurate hernia defect measurements can cause ineffective treatment and a waste of mesh material. Therefore, accurate hernia defect measurements can aid in the effective treatment and repair of hernia defects.
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A mesh template apparatus, comprising:
- first equidistant reference lines concentric about a first midpoint according to a first shape of the mesh template on a first side of the mesh template;
- second equidistant reference lines concentric about a second midpoint according to a second shape of the mesh template on a second side of the mesh template, wherein the second shape is different than the first shape;
- numbers representing distances in relation to the first equidistant reference lines and the second equidistant reference lines, wherein the numbers are spaced equidistantly from each other and define increasing distances from the first midpoint or the second midpoint of the mesh template;
- a first perforated shape, formed by the first equidistant reference lines, wherein the first perforated shape is in accordance with the first shape of the mesh template;
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- a second perforated shape, formed by the second equidistant reference lines, wherein the second perforated shape is in accordance with the second shape of the mesh template.
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A method, comprising:
- selecting a mesh template according to a perceived shape of a hernia;
- aligning the mesh template with the hernia;
- identifying numbers, on the mesh template, representing distances concentric about the hernia, resulting in identified numbers;
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- based on a first perforated shape on a first side of the mesh template, wherein the first perforated shape is different than a second perforated shape on a second side of the mesh template, using the template to select a mesh based on the perceived shape of the hernia and the identified numbers on the mesh template.
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