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Compressor-distractor for the foot

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  • Patent Grant
  • D1011524
  • Patent Number
    D1,011,524
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, February 23, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, January 16, 2024
    11 months ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 135
    • D24 133
    • D24 112
    • D24 113
    • D24 129
    • D24 137
    • D24 138
    • D24 140
    • D24 143
    • CPC
    • A61B17/8866
    • A61B17/17
    • A61B17/1775
    • A61B2017/681
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a compressor-distractor for the foot showing my new design;



FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.


The dot-dash broken lines and evenly dashed broken lines adjacent the claim define the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof. The remainder of the evenly dashed broken lines shown on FIGS. 1-7 illustrate portions of the compressor-distractor for the foot that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for a compressor-distractor for the foot, as shown and described.
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Dayton et al., “Biwinged Excision for Round Pedal Lesions,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 35, No. 3, 1996, pp. 244-249.
Dayton et al., “Medial Incision Approach to the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 40, No. 6, Nov./Dec. 2001, pp. 414-417.
Dayton et al., “Reduction of the Intermetatarsal Angle after First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis in Patients with Moderate and Severe Metatarsus Primus Adductus,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 41, No. 5, Sep./Oct. 2002, pp. 316-319.
Dayton et al., “Use of the Z Osteotomy for Tailor Bunionectomy,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 42, No. 3, May/Jun. 2003, pp. 167-169.
Dayton et al., “Early Weightbearing After First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: A Retrospective Observational Case Analysis,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 43, No. 3, May/Jun. 2004, pp. 156-159.
Dayton et al., “Dorsal Suspension Stitch: An Alternative Stabilization After Flexor Tenotomy for Flexible Hammer Digit Syndrome,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 48, No. 5, Sep./Oct. 2009, pp. 602-605.
Dayton et al., “The Extended Knee Hemilithotomy Position for Gastrocnemius Recession,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 49, 2010, pp. 214-216.
Dayton et al., “Hallux Varus as Complication of Foot Compartment Syndrome,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 50, 2011, pp. 504-506.
Dayton et al., “Measurement of Mid-Calcaneal Length on Plain Radiographs: Reliability of a New Method,” Foot and Ankle Specialist, vol. 4, No. 5, Oct. 2011, pp. 280-283.
Dayton et al., “A User-Friendly Method of Pin Site Management for External Fixators,” Foot and Ankle Specialist, Sep. 16, 2011, 4 pages.
Dayton et al., “Effectiveness of a Locking Plate in Preserving Midcalcaneal Length and Positional Outcome after Evans Calcaneal Osteotomy: A Retrospective Pilot Study,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 52, 2013, pp. 710-713.
Dayton et al., “Does Postoperative Showering or Bathing of a Surgical Site Increase the Incidence of Infection? A Systematic Review of the Literature,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 52, 2013, pp. 612-614.
Dayton et al., “Technique for Minimally Invasive Reduction of Calcaneal Fractures Using Small Bilateral External Fixation,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Article in Press, 2014, 7 pages.
Dayton et al., “Clarification of the Anatomic Definition of the Bunion Deformity,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 53, 2014, pp. 160-163.
Dayton et al., “Observed Changes in Radiographic Measurements of the First Ray after Frontal Plane Rotation of the First Metatarsal in a Cadaveric Foot Model,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Article in Press, 2014, 5 pages.
Dayton et al., “Observed Changes in First Metatarsal and Medial Cuneiform Positions after First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, vol. 53, 2014, pp. 32-35.
Dayton et al., “Reduction of the Intermetatarsal Angle after First Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review,” The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Article in Press, 2014, 4 pages.