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Cross-connector assembly

US8197515B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2References

14Claims

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Assignee

Expanding Orthopedics Inc. · US

Inventors

Mark M. Levy · Raanana, IL
Eyal Zylberberg · Kfar Yona, IL
Yair Spanier · Rehovot, IL
Amnon Yadin · Kfar Vitkin, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 18, 2008
Grant date	Jun 12, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 24, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B17/7052
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assembly including a connector element including a receptacle from which extends a neck, a lug element sized to fit in the receptacle of the connector element, ears pivotally connected to the lug element, and a mechanical fastener that fastens the connector element together with the lug element, thereby causing the ears to pivot and grip a connector rod placed between the ears.

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