Patent · US Expired

Rod to rod connector

US6602253B2 · kind B2 · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2001
Grant dateAug 5, 2003
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 12, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/67
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

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.

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