Screwdriver, kit and associated method

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20070010821A1
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11170540

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A screwdriver for use in orthopaedics to install a screw into bone with a power tool is provided. The screwdriver includes an expandable connector cooperable with the screw for holding the screw to the expandable connector. The screwdriver also includes a drive connector for connecting the screwdriver to the power tool and an actuator. The actuator is operably connected to the expandable connector for actuating the expandable connector. The actuator is at least partially connected to the drive connector while the actuator actuates the expandable connector.

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DEPUY PRODUCTS INC700 ORTHOPAEDIC DRIVE WARSAW IN 46581

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Metzinger, Anthony J Winona Lake, IN 26 596
Tucker, Michael C Augusta, GA 23 214
Wilkinson, Trent R Larwill, IN 2 49

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