Patent ID: 8529611
Filing Date: 2013-09-10
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. A flexible bone fusion apparatus comprising: (a) an anchor having an elongated body with screw threads on at least a portion of its exterior, the anchor having a leading tip and an end; (b) a compressor having an elongated body with screw threads on at least a portion of its exterior, wherein the screw threads on the anchor and the screw threads on the compressor have a same pitch and diameter; and (c) a coupler having a first end adapted to rotatably engage the anchor in a first plane, the coupler also having a second end adapted to rotatably engage the compressor through axial rotation; wherein when assembled, an anchor attachment portion on the anchor and an interlocking coupler attachment portion on the coupler interlock to form an attachment assembly; wherein the anchor attachment portion comprises at least one locking wedge, at least one semi-circular conical face and at least one semi-circular annular groove; wherein the coupler attachment portion comprises at least one locking wedge, at least one semi-circular conical face and at least one semi-circular annular groove; and wherein the assembled attachment assembly can be into a specific angled orientation by exerting thrust on either the anchor or the coupler in a direction away from the other.