Low profile spine fixation system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5520687
SERIAL NO

08219748

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The present invention relates to a low-profile screw-clamp assembly for use in spinal support fixation systems. The low-profile spinal fixation system has an anchor screw, a clamping assembly mounted on the anchor screw and a sleeve nut for attaching the clamping assembly to the anchor screw. The sleeve nut is substantially recessed into the clamping assembly, when the anchor screw and clamps are assembled. The present invention also relates to a locking mechanism, and method for making such a locking mechanism for locking the sleeve nut in place once assembled where a crimp is placed in a wall which forms the recess in the clamping assembly.

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  • ENCORE MEDICAL ASSET CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Howland, Robert S Seal Beach, CA 21 5163

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