Patent ID: 6488681
Filing Date: 2002-12-03
Classification: A61B,G06Q

Abstract:
A stabilizing assembly comprising:a fastener having an upper end and a lower end, a head at the upper end, and at least one anchoring element between the upper and lower ends thereof; said head including a center, an underside including a first radial surface and a top side including a second radial surface, wherein said first radial surface defines a first radius from the center of said head and said second radial surface defines a second radius from the center of said head, the first radius being greater than the second radius; and a coupling element having an upper end and a lower end, said coupling element including a rod receiving opening adapted to receive a stabilizing rod, a bore extending through the lower end of said coupling element for receiving said fastener, and a conical-shaped seat adjacent the lower end of said coupling element, wherein the first radial surface of said head is engagable with the conical-shaped seat when said fastener is positioned in the bore.