Coupling devices and methods of using the same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9387012
APP PUB NO 20150173800A1
SERIAL NO

14638193

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In one embodiment, a medical device includes an elongate member, a first coupler, and a second coupler. The elongate member has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a side portion. The side portion of the elongate member has a first receiving portion and a second receiving portion. The first receiving portion is configured to receive a first support member. The second receiving portion is configured to receive a second support member. The first coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the first support member to help retain the first support member within the first receiving portion. The second coupler is coupled to the elongate member and is configured to engage the second support member to help retain the second support member within the second receiving portion.

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  • GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
George, Milan Collegeville, US 40 739
Manninen, Katherine Limerick, US 31 604

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