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Driver assembly and fastener apparatus

US7846167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24References

11Claims

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Assignee

Biomet Microfixation, LLC · US

Inventors

Saddy Garcia · St. Augustine, US
Ryan Luby · Ponte Vedra, US
Robert Travis McKee · Jacksonville, US
Derek S. Lewis · Copley, US
Shawn D. Roman · Oviedo, US
Larry C. Colgan · Geyserville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 6, 2006
Grant date	Dec 7, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 27, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/037
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A driver assembly may include a fastener and a driver. The fastener may have a head with upper and lower surfaces. An engagement portion may be located in the upper surface proximate a perimeter portion thereof. A shank may extend from the lower surface of the head and a breakaway portion may extend from the upper surface of the head. The driver may include a shaft having a body with a first end having a fastener-engaging portion. The fastener-engaging portion may have an outer driving geometry engaged with the engagement portion of the fastener when in an engaged position. The first end may further include an opening therein. The opening may receive at least a portion of the breakaway portion when in the engaged position.

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