Rib hook devices, systems, and methods of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10441321
APP PUB NO 20170164984A1
SERIAL NO

15374615

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Rib hook devices, systems, and methods of assembling and using the devices and systems are disclosed. The rib hook device includes a body with a first end and a second end and a rod attachment member coupled to and extending away from the second end of the body. The rib hook system includes at least one rib hook device, a first rod for engaging the at least one rib hook device, and at least one fastener for securing the first rod to the at least one rib hook device. Methods for assembling and using the rib hook devices and systems are also disclosed.

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  • CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION; MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gross, Richard H Mt. Pleasant, US 1 0
Wright, Gregory J Charleston, US 4 29
Yao, Hai Mt. Pleasant, US 6 12

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