20240050124. Expanders For Rod Retraction simplified abstract (Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC)
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Expanders For Rod Retraction
Organization Name
Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
Inventor(s)
Andrew Edward Ehlers, Jr. of Monroe NY (US)
Steven F. Krause of Oakland NJ (US)
Charles L. Bush of Wayne NJ (US)
Spencer Popejoy of Ringwood NJ (US)
Matthew G. Baynham of Tequesta FL (US)
Expanders For Rod Retraction - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240050124 titled 'Expanders For Rod Retraction
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes an embodiment of an expander set consisting of two expanders. The first expander has an outer surface with a first engagement feature and a groove, while the second expander has an inside surface with a second engagement feature designed to engage with the first engagement feature. The inside surface of the second expander is shaped to match a portion of the outer surface of the first expander. The groove on the outer surface of the first expander is sized and shaped to accommodate a rod of a retraction system, ensuring that the rod remains within the groove when the first expander is advanced within the system. When the first and second expanders are engaged, they create an oblong cross-section.
- The patent application describes an expander set consisting of two expanders.
- The first expander has a first engagement feature and a groove on its outer surface.
- The second expander has a second engagement feature on its inside surface that matches the first engagement feature of the first expander.
- The inside surface of the second expander is shaped to correspond to a portion of the outer surface of the first expander.
- The groove on the outer surface of the first expander is designed to accommodate a rod of a retraction system, ensuring the rod remains within the groove during advancement.
- When the first and second expanders are engaged, they create an oblong cross-section.
Potential Applications
- Dental or orthodontic expanders
- Medical devices for tissue expansion
- Industrial machinery for expanding or stretching materials
Problems Solved
- Provides a secure engagement between two expanders
- Ensures the rod of a retraction system remains in place during advancement
- Creates an oblong cross-section for specific applications
Benefits
- Improved stability and reliability of expanders
- Simplified and efficient retraction system operation
- Versatile oblong cross-section for various applications
Original Abstract Submitted
in one embodiment, an expander set includes a first and second expander. the first expander includes an outer surface having a first engagement feature and a groove and the second expander includes an inside surface having a second engagement feature adapted to engage with the first engagement feature. the inside surface of the second expander is shaped to correspond to a portion of the outer surface of the first expander. additionally, the groove on the outer surface of the first expander is sized and shaped to accommodate a rod of a retraction system such that when the first expander is advanced within the retraction system, the rod remains within the groove. when the first and second expanders are engaged with one another, they define an oblong cross-section.
