Coupling systems and methods
AssigneeWright Medical Technology, Inc.
InventorMeghan R. KUBACKI
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Abstract
Various systems and methods are disclosed for joining multiple components of a prosthesis. For example, a system includes a first component having a body extending from a first end to a second end. Each of the first and second ends including a coupling element. At least one end including a male coupling element including a detent disposed within a hole defined by a protrusion, the detent being biased by a biasing member. A method includes coupling a first component to a second component. Coupling the first component to the second component includes aligning a female engagement element provided by the first component with a male coupling component provided by the second component and inserting the male coupling element into the female coupling element.
Claims30
A system, comprising:
- a first component having a body extending from a first end to a second end, each of the first and second ends including a coupling element, at least one end including a female coupling element,
- wherein the female coupling element includes a recess that inwardly extends into the body.
A system, comprising:
- a first component having a body with an upper surface, the first component including a male engagement element extending from the upper surface of the body, the male engagement element including:
- a protrusion, and
- at least one projection extending from an upper surface of the protrusion.
A method, comprising:
- coupling a first component to a second component, wherein coupling the first component to the second component includes:
- aligning a male engagement element provided by the second component with a female coupling component provided by the first component;
- and
- inserting the male coupling element into the female coupling element.
A system, comprising:
- a first component having a body extending from a first end to a second end, each of the first and second ends including a respective coupling element, at least one end having a male coupling element including a protrusion with an extension that defines a circumferential undercut.
A system, comprising:
- a first component having a body, the body including an upper surface defining a slot that extends inwardly from a front end of the body;
- and
- a locking device configured to be slideably received within the slot defined by the first component.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.