Enhanced implant removal tool connection interface
AssigneeSimplex Designs, LLC
InventorJose S. RIVERA, JR.
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Abstract
In some implementations, a connection interface assembly may include a handle, a connection interface, a locking mechanism, and an implant removal tool. The handle may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a cavity including an interior surface. The distal end may define a distal end opening that is in communication with the cavity. The locking mechanism may be disposed within the cavity of the handle and may be movable between a projected position and a retracted position. The implant removal tool may include a first end and a second end. The second end may form a locking interface element. The implant removal tool may be selectively engageable with the connection interface via an engagement and disengagement between the locking mechanism and the locking interface element.
Claims20
A connection interface assembly, comprising:
- a handle including a proximal end, a distal end, and a cavity including an interior surface, the distal end defining a distal end opening that is in communication with the cavity;
- a connection interface including an open top end opposing a bottom portion, the bottom portion being connected to the handle at the distal end and defining a channel that is in communication with the distal end opening, the connection interface including a sidewall extending from the bottom portion to the open top end, the sidewall defining a sidewall opening, the sidewall including an inner sidewall surface, the inner sidewall surface and the bottom portion defining an interface access region that is accessible via the channel, the open top end, and the sidewall opening;
- a locking mechanism disposed within the cavity of the handle, the locking mechanism being movable between a projected position where the locking mechanism extends into the interface access region and a retracted position where the locking mechanism is retracted from extending into the interface access region;
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- an implant removal tool including a first end and a second end, the second end forming a locking interface element, the implant removal tool being selectively engageable with the connection interface via an engagement of the locking mechanism with the locking interface element when the locking mechanism is in the projected position and a disengagement of the locking mechanism from the locking interface element when the locking mechanism is in the retracted position.
A method for connecting an implant removal tool to a connection interface coupled to a handle, comprising:
- retracting a locking mechanism from an interface access region of the connection interface;
- inserting a locking interface element of the implant removal tool within the interface access region of the connection interface;
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- projecting the locking mechanism into the interface access region to engage the locking interface element of the implant removal tool.
A connection interface for connecting a handle to an implant removal tool, comprising:
- an open top end opposing a bottom portion, the bottom portion defining a channel configured to be in communication with a cavity of the handle;
- a sidewall extending from the bottom portion to the open top end, the sidewall including a first inner sidewall surface and a second inner sidewall surface, the first inner sidewall surface defining a first interface access region and a first gap, having a first width, that provides access to the first interface access region, the second inner sidewall surface defining a second interface access region and a second gap, having a second width that is less than the first width, that provides access to the second interface access region, the first interface access region being configured to receive a first portion of the implant removal tool, the second interface access region being configured to receive a second portion of the implant removal tool;
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- a locking mechanism movable between a projected position where the locking mechanism extends into the first interface access region and a retracted position where the locking mechanism is retracted from extending into the first interface access region, the locking mechanism configured to engage a locking interface element of the first portion of the implant removal tool when the locking mechanism is in the projected position and configured to disengage the locking mechanism from the locking interface element when the locking mechanism moves from the projected position to the retracted position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.