US Patent No: 7,618,442

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Implant assembly and method for use in an internal structure stabilization system

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Abstract

An assembly for use in spinal stabilization procedures having first and second bone anchor assemblies. Embodiments of the first bone anchor assembly may include an anchor, a poly-axial head, including a cavity, mated with the anchor such that the anchor is movable relative to the poly-axial head. Embodiments of the second bone anchor assembly may include an anchor, a poly-axial head mated with the second anchor such that the anchor is movable relative to the poly-axial head, a slide ring rotatably mated in the second poly-axial head, and a connector slideably mated in the slide ring along a distal end, and having a proximal end having an enlarged portion. The connector may be movable from a first position axially inline with the second bone anchor to a second position wherein the enlarged portion of the connector rests in the cavity of the first poly-axial head.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
INNOVATIVE SPINAL TECHNOLOGIESAKRON, OH19
THEKEN SPINE, LLCAKRON, OH75

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Colleran, Dennis Frisco, TX 47 1665
Schorer, Scott Niwot, CO 20 669
Spitler, James Frisco, TX 22 899

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Patent Citation Ranking

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