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US 7,029,474 · App. 10/246,905 · Granted Apr 18, 2006

Rod to rod connector

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Patent No.
US 7,029,474
App. No.
10/246,905
Granted
Apr 18, 2006
Kind
B2
Abstract

According to the present invention, there is provided a transverse connector having a seat rod for seating a rod therein engagement mechanism including a rod engagement seat forming a portion of the rod seat, the engagement mechanism being movable into and out of engagement with the rod seated in the rod seat.

Claims (3)

1. A transverse connector for engaging at least one rod, comprising:

a rod seat for seating a rod therein; and

rotating engagement means including a rod engagement seat forming a portion of said rod seat, said engagement means capable of precisely engaging and rotating into and out of engagement with a rod seated in said rod seat, said engagement means being locked in place via screw means for precisely locking said engagement means in place, wherein said rod seat and said engagement means are both located within an inner portion of said transverse connector.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 8, 2005
From: SPINAL INNOVATIONS, INC.; SPINAL INNOVATIONS, L.L.C.; SPINAL INNOVATIONS HOLDINGS, L.L.C.
To: AESCULAP II, INC.
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 8, 2005
From: RICHELSOPH, MARC E.; USHER, JOHN
To: SPINAL INNOVATIONS, L.L.C.
Reel/Frame 016438/0047 →