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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 5697929 | Self-limiting set screw for use with spinal implant systems The invention relates to a set screw having a self-limiting external torque head. The head has a hexagonal external cross-section and an internal bore which extends through a necked portion. The necked portion joins the external torque head to the threade... | 12/16/1997 |
| 5624442 | Transverse link for use with a spinal implant system This invention relates to a transverse connector member which is used to connect two substantially parallel spinal implant rods. The transverse connector has a first and a second member which includes a clamp comprising a rod receiving recess and top-load... | 04/29/1997 |
| 5496321 | Rod anchor seat having a sliding interlocking rod connector A spinal implant assembly is provided having a top loading anchor which is fixed to a spinal member by means of a hook or screw. The anchor includes a seat having a channel to receive a stabilizer rod and a sliding interconnecting closure member which sli... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5474555 | Spinal implant system An apparatus is provided for the internal fixation of the spine. The apparatus comprises an assembly having at least two anchors and an elongated stabilizer. The anchors each have means to hold the anchor to the bone, and include receiving means which rec... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5466237 | Variable locking stabilizer anchor seat and screw A bone interface anchor is provided for use with a stabilizer rod for the internal fixation of a spine. The anchor has a seat which accommodates the stabilizer rod and which receives a bone screw for the fixation of the seat to the bone. A compression mem... | 11/14/1995 |
| 5360431 | Transpedicular screw system and method of use An apparatus is provided for the internal fixation of the spine. The apparatus comprises two sets of implants (8) each consisting of a rod (18) and a plurality of vertebral anchors (16). The rod (18) is secured to the vertebral elements by the vertebral a... | 11/01/1994 |
