SHEATHS FOR EXTRA-ARTICULAR IMPLANTABLE SYSTEMS
First Claim
1. An assembly for attaching a sheath to an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system, comprising:
- a body;
a handle slidably attached to the body;
a tube slidably attached to the handle;
a guide wire extending from the body;
a shaft configured over the guide wire; and
a pin configured about the shaft;
wherein movement of the handle causes the tube to advance over the shaft and to engage the pin.
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Abstract
Various embodiments are directed to a sheath for covering one or more components of an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system. The sheath is generally an elongated structure having an inner space extending the length thereof. In use, the sheath can exclude the energy absorbing system from surrounding tissue and facilitate creating a capsule for its operation. Materials and dimensions are selected to achieve these purposes. The ends of the sheath include various attachment mechanisms for securing the sheath to one or more components of an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system.
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12 Claims
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1. An assembly for attaching a sheath to an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system, comprising:
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a body; a handle slidably attached to the body; a tube slidably attached to the handle; a guide wire extending from the body; a shaft configured over the guide wire; and a pin configured about the shaft; wherein movement of the handle causes the tube to advance over the shaft and to engage the pin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A protective covering for a base component used in conjunction with an extra-articular implantable mechanical energy absorbing system, the protective covering comprising:
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a body having an upper surface, a lower surface, and a perimeter, wherein the body is shaped to cover an upper surface of a base component; and one or more coupling structures provided about the perimeter of the body, wherein the coupling structures secure the body to the base component. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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