Articulating rod assembly
US11890035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/7055
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An articulating assembly includes a first elongated element for attachment to a first anatomical region, and a second elongated element for attachment to a second anatomical region. In at least one embodiment, a coupling connects the first and second elongated elements. The coupling includes a moveable joint configured to allow polyaxial movement of the first elongated element with respect to the second elongated element. The assembly further includes a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is operable in an unlocked condition to permit polyaxial movement of the first elongated element with respect to the second elongated element, and a locked condition to immobilize the movable joint and fix the position of the first elongated element with respect to the second elongated element.
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