Patent ID: 9050665
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: A61B,A61C,B23B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A template for use with an instrument for penetrating an uncut irregular surface through a hole in said uncut irregular surface, said hole being located at a desired location on said uncut irregular surface, said template comprising: a body including a custom surface shaped as a negative impression of the uncut irregular surface to conform to the uncut irregular surface, the body having a receiving section; a removable portion configured to seat in the receiving section of the body; said body further including a guideway that is detachably connected to the removable portion and having a first end positioned to open onto said desired location when said body is placed in conforming contact with said uncut irregular surface; said guideway having a second end positioned on an exterior surface of said body, and connected to said first end by a passage; a radiographic marker arranged in the removable portion; means for securing said removable portion to said body; a stop for limiting a depth of penetration of said instrument into said hole; and wherein the guideway comprises an inner piece including the stop, and an outer piece, and wherein the outer piece includes a threaded inner surface configured to engage threads on a threaded outer surface of the inner piece, and a threaded outer surface.