Patent ID: 6579296
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A method of clamping a support material to a working material comprising the steps of:providing a clamping device with a first clamping jaw and a second clamping jaw; providing a first fastening mechanism within an aperture of said first clamping jaw; providing a second fastening mechanism; providing a third fastening mechanism within an aperture of a traction material; aligning said aperture within said first clamping jaw with said aperture of said traction material; connecting said traction material to said first clamping jaw with said second fastening mechanism which contacts said first fastening mechanism and said third fastening mechanism; grasping a first side of the working material with said second clamping jaw; and pressing the support material against a second side of the working material with said traction material, said traction material substantially reducing formation of surface discontinuities on the support material while enhancing friction between said traction material and the support material.