Apparatus for connecting a longitudinal member to a bone portion

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8167911
APP PUB NO 20070021750A1
SERIAL NO

11490511

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An apparatus includes a fastener engageable with a bone portion to connect a longitudinal member to the bone portion. A housing has a first passage configured to receive the longitudinal member and a second passage extending transverse to the first passage. The fastener extends through an opening in the housing into the second passage. The second passage includes a plurality of frustoconical surfaces for engagement with the fastener.

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HIGHRIDGE MEDICAL LLC10225 WESTMOOR DRIVE WESTMINSTER CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
DiPoto, Gene P Upton, US 50 5165
Shluzas, Alan E West Roxbury, US 139 9330
Vitale, Nicholas G Albany, US 21 1178

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