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Patente US7763047 - Pedicle screw connector apparatus and method - Google PatentesB�squeda Im�genes Maps Play YouTube Noticias Gmail Drive M�s » B�squeda avanzada de patentes | Iniciar sesi�n B�squeda avanzada de patentesPatentesA low-profile rod connector is disclosed that includes two substantially conical surfaces that allows two rods to be secured together. The device is easily manipulated and occupies very little space. The connector allows for the rods to be oriented at a number of different positions prior to securing...http://www.google.es/patents/US7763047?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US7763047 - Pedicle screw connector apparatus and method N�mero de publicaci�nUS7763047 B2Tipo de publicaci�nConcesi�n N�mero de solicitudUS 10/371,317 Fecha de publicaci�n27 Jul 2010 Fecha de presentaci�n20 Feb 2003 Fecha de prioridad20 Feb 2002Tambi�n publicado comoCA2475200A1, CA2475200C, DE60333764D1, EP1545353A2, EP1545353A4, EP1545353B1, US8221459, US20030171751, US20110022094, WO2003073908A2, WO2003073908A3 N�mero de publicaci�n10371317, 371317, US 7763047 B2, US 7763047B2, US-B2-7763047, US7763047 B2, US7763047B2 InventoresStephen Ritland Cesionario originalStephen RitlandCitas de patentes (143), Otras citas (136), Clasificaciones (14) Enlaces externos: USPTO, Cesi�n de USPTO, EspacenetPedicle screw connector apparatus and methodUS 7763047 B2 Resumen A low-profile rod connector is disclosed that includes two substantially conical surfaces that allows two rods to be secured together. The device is easily manipulated and occupies very little space. The connector allows for the rods to be oriented at a number of different positions prior to securing the rods in a final orientation. Medical implants utilizing the present invention include surgical implants for spine stabilization. One particular application comprises securing the shaft of a pedicle screw to a spinal rod. In such application, since the connector is relatively small, displacement and disruption to nearby tissue is minimized. The connector also has application to external fixation systems which are conducted exterior of the skin surface, as well as other mechanical devices.
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