Patent ID: 6176861
Filing Date: 2001-01-23
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A bracket for connecting an apertured longitudinal member to bone, comprising:a headpiece defining a bore for receiving a bone fastener;a connector laterally offset from said headpiece and having a post defining a first longitudinal member mating surface for mating with an aperture in the longitudinal member, said post defining a vertical axis, said connector having a horizontal axis perpendicular to said vertical axis; anda lateral projection extending outwardly from said headpiece and attaching said headpiece to said connector, said lateral projection being angulated relative to said horizontal axis;wherein apertures of the longitudinal member have a concave surface, and said connector further includes a second longitudinal member mating surface concentric with said post, said second mating surface being convex for mating engagement with a concave surface of an aperture of the longitudinal member.