公开(公告)号：AU2014201522B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-08

申请号：AU2014201522

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: CORTLAND CABLE COMPANY INC ,  STRYKER CORP

Inventor： PILGERAM KYLE CRAIG ,  PADILLA LUIS ,  VODNICK AARON ,  LONGERICH RANDY

IPC: A61B17/04 ,  A61B17/56

Abstract: A method of assembling an adjustable continuous filament assembly 10 is disclosed where a single length of filament is spliced to form a nonadjustable portion 11 and a single free segment 13. The single free segment 13 is introduced into the inner core of the nonadjustable portion 11 at a first position. The single free segment 13 is passed through at least a portion of the inner core of the nonadjustable portion 11. The single free segment 13 is withdrawn from the nonadjustable portion 11 at a second position, thereby forming an adjustable portion 12 secured to the nonadjustable portion 11 and adjustable by the single free segment 13. FIG 1 FOR PUBLICATION

公开(公告)号：CA2846244C

公开(公告)日：2018-04-03

申请号：CA2846244

申请日：2014-03-12

Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP ,  CORTLAND CABLE COMPANY INC

Inventor： PILGERAM KYLE CRAIG ,  PADILLA LUIS ,  VODNICK AARON ,  LONGERICH RANDY

IPC: A61B17/56 ,  A61B17/04 ,  A61F2/08

Abstract: A method of assembling an adjustable continuous filament assembly whereby a single length of filament is spliced to form a nonadjustable portion and a single free segment. The single free segment is introduced into the inner core of the nonadjustable portion at a first position. The single free segment is passed through at least a portion of the inner core of the nonadjustable portion. The single free segment is withdrawn from the nonadjustable portion at a second position, thereby forming an adjustable portion secured to the nonadjustable portion and adjustable by the single free segment.