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Spine fixator for holding a vertebral column

US5429639A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 1994
Grant dateJul 4, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7041
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal fixator comprising two substantially parallel assemblies each which includes a slideway having an open slot therein, a plurality of rings which define a slideway opening having a profile corresponding to that of the slideway, each ring having a bore aligned with a hole in the bottom of the ring through which pedicular screws having a head and self-tapping threads are disposed, and caps secured in the bore of each ring.

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