Anti-splay apparatus
US8828006B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/037
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anti-splay apparatus having a bridge and frangible connection points for use with mechanical fasteners having a shank portion and a receiving member with opposing arms is provided. The bridge may take a number of forms including a ring, a notched ring, a tube, or a notched tube and the connection points join the opposing arms of the receiving member with the bridge. Also provided is the anti-splay apparatus also having tabs connected between frangible connection points.
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