Percutaneous spinal implants and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8096994
APP PUB NO 20070225807A1
SERIAL NO

11693496

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An apparatus includes an elongate member configured to engage a spinal implant and a locking member. The locking member is disposed at a distal end portion of the elongate member. The locking member is configured to move relative to the elongate member between a first position and a second position in a direction substantially perpendicular to a center line of the elongate member. The locking member is configured to allow the distal end portion of the elongate member to move relative to the spinal implant when in the first position. The locking member is configured to couple the distal end portion of the elongate member to the spinal implant when in the second position.

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MEDTRONIC EUROPE SARLROUTE DU MOLLIAU 31 TOLOCHENAZ 1131

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arcenio, Gregory B Redwood City, US 29 4428
Kohm, Andrew C Burlingame, US 24 2731
Malandain, Hugues F Mountain View, US 68 7810
Phan, Christopher U San Leandro, US 79 3321

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