Craniofacial External Distraction Apparatus
AssigneeDEKA Products Limited Partnership
InventorsChristopher C. Langenfeld, Stanley B. Smith, III, David E. Altobelli
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Abstract
An external distraction apparatus for performing a craniofacial distraction is disclosed. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a stationary member. The stationary member may be configured to be affixed to a head of a patient. The external distraction apparatus may also comprise laterally disposed distractors. The laterally disposed distractors may extend inferiorly from the stationary member and be moveable relative to the stationary member. The external distraction apparatus may comprise a motor and controller. The motor may be powered with the controller to perform a craniofacial distraction in an automated fashion.
Claims18
A craniofacial external distraction apparatus comprising:
- a stationary member affixed to a head of a patient;
- a moveable portion coupled to and rotatable relative to the stationary member, the moveable portion extending inferiorly from a portion of the stationary member;
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- a motor configured to move the moveable portion.
A craniofacial external distraction apparatus comprising:
- a stationary member affixed to a head of a patient;
- a moveable portion coupled to and rotatable relative to the stationary member, extending inferiorly from a portion of the stationary member;
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- a controller configured to interact with at least one motor.
A craniofacial external distraction apparatus comprising:
- a stationary member affixed to a head of a patient;
- a moveable portion coupled to and rotatable relative to the stationary member;
- a motor configured to move the moveable portion;
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- a controller configured to affect the motor according to distraction parameters from a memory element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.