Patent ID: 6287310
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: A61B,A61C,A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
A fastener for implanting into a cavity the fastener comprising:a body including a first bore formed therein;a plurality of nonbendable members movably connected to the body, each member being dependently movable for coordinated self-seeking conforming to the cavity;an actuator mechanism for coordinating and translating applied force to each member, wherein the actuator mechanism comprises a journal disposed in said first bore in said body and joined to each member by linkage operable such that when the journal is moved, each member moves dependently to conform to the cavity; anda bearing member disposed in a second bore in said body and cooperable with said body for axial movement in said second bore to move said journal and said members relative to said body to cause said members to conform to said cavity.