Patent ID: 7682362
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A device for identifying landmarks on the anatomy of a human for reference in a surgical procedure, the device comprising: a stylus body having an upper member with opposing first and second openings that are essentially aligned and a stylus shaft extending from the upper member, wherein the upper member and at least part of the stylus shaft comprise a cavity; a spring member located in the cavity; a stop partially located in the cavity and in communication with the spring member, the stop comprising a first hole opposing a second hole, the first hole and the second hole being essentially aligned, wherein each of the first hole and the second hole comprise a first shaped portion and a second shaped portion; a stylus arm comprising wherein the elongated portion penetrates the first and second openings of the upper member and the first and second holes of the stop and wherein at least a portion of the first hole and at least a portion of the second hole are adapted to prevent the stylus arm from rotating or translating.