Abstract
A positioning marker ball is adapted for an optical positioning system and includes a main body unit, and an optical unit. The main body unit includes a ball body, and a rod portion that extends outwardly from the ball body, and that has a connecting end section disposed opposite the ball body and is adapted to connect a mount. The ball body is molded integrally with the rod portion. The optical unit is disposed on the ball body, and includes a reflective layer that is disposed on the ball body to reflect light. A positioning device adapted for an optical positioning system includes the positioning marker ball described above. A method for making the positioning marker ball is also included.
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What is claimed is:
A positioning marker ball is adapted for an optical positioning system and includes a main body unit, and an optical unit. The main body unit includes a ball body, and a rod portion that extends outwardly from the ball body, and that has a connecting end section disposed opposite the ball body and is adapted to connect a mount. The ball body is molded integrally with the rod portion. The optical unit is disposed on the ball body, and includes a reflective layer that is disposed on the ball body to reflect light. A positioning device adapted for an optical positioning system includes the positioning marker ball described above. A method for making the positioning marker ball is also included.
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Filed
03/26/2026Published
07/30/2026Granted
Not AvailableIPC Codes(12)
A61B 90/00:Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61L 31/02:Inorganic materials
A61L 31/14:Materials characterised by their function or physical properties