Bone anchoring element and stabilization device for bones, in particular for the spinal column

US9101403B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9101403-B2
Application numberUS-55065409-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateAug 31, 2009
Priority dateSep 5, 2008
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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A bone anchoring element includes an anchoring section for anchoring in the bone and a receiving part connected to the anchoring section. The receiving part includes an opening suitable for accommodation of a stabilization rod having a rod axis, the opening being limited along the rod axis by two side walls. The side walls include guides orientated along the rod axis for guiding at least one connection rod therethrough.

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What is claimed is: 1. A bone anchoring element comprising: an anchoring section for anchoring to a bone; a receiving part pivotably connected to the anchoring section, the receiving part comprising two legs defining a generally U-shaped channel extending from free ends of the legs to second ends of the legs that join to define a seat, the seat being configured to receive a stabilization rod along a longitudinal axis of the channel, wherein each leg has a first side and a second…

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What does patent US9101403B2 cover?
A bone anchoring element includes an anchoring section for anchoring in the bone and a receiving part connected to the anchoring section. The receiving part includes an opening suitable for accommodation of a stabilization rod having a rod axis, the opening being limited along the rod axis by two side walls. The side walls include guides orientated along the rod axis for guiding at least one co…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Biedermann Lutz, HARMS JüRGEN, Rapp Helmar, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B17/7037. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 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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