Patent ID: 8926627
Filing Date: 2015-01-06
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for transferring predetermined spatial positioning information to an adjustable tool, the apparatus comprising: a manipulable reference surface; means for temporarily holding at least a carrier portion of the adjustable tool stationary relative to the reference surface; means for imparting predetermined spatial positioning information to the reference surface in a first degree of freedom; and means for imparting predetermined spatial positioning information to the reference surface in a second degree of freedom; wherein the predetermined spatial positioning information is imparted to the reference surface in the first and second degrees of freedom to generate a pre-set reference surface, at least the carrier portion of the adjustable tool is then held stationary relative to the pre-set reference surface, and then at least a functional portion of the adjustable tool is manipulated into a predetermined setting position relative to the reference surface, the predetermined setting position being reflective of a position of the pre-set reference surface, and wherein the means for temporarily holding at least a carrier portion of the adjustable tool stationary relative to the reference surface includes at least one of the means for imparting predetermined spatial positioning information to the reference surface in the first degree of freedom and the means for imparting predetermined spatial positioning information to the reference surface in the second degree of freedom.