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Transverse rod connector
US8961565B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961565-B2 |
| Application number | US-86139310-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | Aug 21, 2009 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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A transverse rod connector includes an elongate member having first and second ends and first and second connection members. The first and second connection members are connected with first and second ends, respectively. The first and second connection members are configured for multidirectional positioning with respect to the elongate member. The first and second connection members are each dimensioned to be selectively and releasably secured to a bone anchor. The elongate member is longitudinally adjustable.
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What is claimed is: 1. A transverse rod connector comprising: an elongate member having first and second ends, each of the first and second ends including a ball joint member; and a first connection member and a second connection member, each of the first and second connection members including a socket portion defining an aperture in a side surface of a respective one of the first connection member and the second connection member, each aperture dimensioned to slidably receive…
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- What does patent US8961565B2 cover?
- A transverse rod connector includes an elongate member having first and second ends and first and second connection members. The first and second connection members are connected with first and second ends, respectively. The first and second connection members are configured for multidirectional positioning with respect to the elongate member. The first and second connection members are each di…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Barrus Michael, Jones Scott, Brown Steven A, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7052. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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