US5645544A
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Variable angle extension rod
Assignee: SDGI Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1995-09-13
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Granted: 1997-07-08
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Expires: 2015-09-13
Abstract
Abstract One embodiment of the invention a spinal fixation system includes an elongated spinal element (11) configured to extend adjacent the spine, and a plurality of fixation elements (15) each engagable to the spine and to the elongated spinal element (11). The embodiment further includes an extension member (28) having a head portion (30) defining a variable angle surface and an elongated portion (29) extending from the head portion, and a clamping member (31) for clamping the extension member (28) to the elongated spinal element (11). The clamping member (31) defines a mating surface configured for mating engagement with the variable angle surface of the extension member (28) to permit orientation of the elongated portion (29) of the extension member (28) at a plurality of angles relative to the elongated spinal element (11).
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Tai
- 👤 Michael C. Sherman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:40
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/70; A61B17/7001; A61B17/7035; A61B17/7037; A61B17/7038; A61B17/7041; A61B17/7055; A61B17/7002; A61B17/7011; A61B17/7013; A61B17/7049; A61B17/705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A spinal fixation system comprising: an elongated spinal element configured to extend adjacent the spine; a plurality of fixation elements each having a bone engaging portion configured for engaging the spine and engaging means for engaging said fixation element to said elongated spinal element; an extension member having a head portion and an elongated portion extending therefrom, said elongated portion configured for placement adjacent the spine and adapted to receive one of said plurality of fixation elements engaged thereon by said engaging means, and said head portion defining a variable angle surface; and a clamping member for clamping said extension member to said elongated spinal element, said clamping member having a mating surface configured for mating engagement with said variable angle surface of said extension member to permit orientation of said elongated portion of said extension member at a plurality of angles relative to said elongated spinal element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A spinal fixation system comprising: an elongated spinal element configured to extend adjacent the spine; a plurality of fixation elements each having a bone engaging portion configured for engaging the spine and engaging means for engaging said fixation element to said elongated spinal element; an extension member having a head portion and an elongated portion extending therefrom, said elongated portion configured for placement adjacent the spine and adapted to receive one of said plurality of fixation elements engaged thereon by said engaging means, and said head portion defining a variable angle surface; and a clamping member for clamping said extension member to said elongated spinal element, said clamping member having a mating surface configured for mating engagement with said variable angle surface of said extension member to permit orientation of said elongated portion of said extension member at a plurality of angles relative to said elongated spinal element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
146 words
The spinal fixation system according to claim 1, wherein: said elongated spinal element is a spinal rod; and said clamping member includes; an eyebolt defining an aperture for receiving said spinal rod therethrough and having a threaded stem extending therefrom; a washer defining an opening for receiving said threaded stem therethrough and having said mating surface and a first surface opposite said mating surface. said first surface being configured for contacting said spinal rod when said washer is received over said threaded stem of said eyebolt and said eyebolt is disposed on said spinal rod; a nut for threaded engagement with said threaded stem for clamping said head portion of said extension member and said washer between said nut and said spinal rod with said first surface of said washer contacting said spinal rod and said variable angle surface contacting said mating surface in mating engagement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The spinal fixation system according to claim 1, wherein said variable angle surface of said extension member and said mating surface define interdigitating locking elements.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The spinal fixation system according to claim 3, wherein said interdigitating locking elements include interdigitating radially spaced apart splines defined on each of said variable angle surface and said mating surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
The spinal fixation system according to claim 1, wherein: said elongated spinal element is a first rod; said elongated portion of said extension member is a second rod; and said engaging means for each of said plurality of fixation elements includes an eyebolt for clamping onto one of said first and second rods.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The spinal fixation system according to claim 1, wherein said elongated portion of said extension member is a generally smooth rod.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The spinal fixation system according to claim 1, wherein said head portion defines a slot configured to receive said clamping member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
120 words
An extension device for engaging an elongated spinal element engaged to and extending along the spine and the bone of the pelvis, comprising: an extension member having a head portion defining a variable angle surface and an elongated portion extending from said head portion a fixation element having a bone engaging portion and engaging means for engaging said fixation element to said elongated portion; and a clamping member for clamping said extension member to the elongated spinal element, said clamping member having a mating surface configured for mating engagement with said variable angle surface of said extension member to permit orientation of said elongated portion of said extension member at a plurality of angles relative to said elongated spinal element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
120 words
An extension device for engaging an elongated spinal element engaged to and extending along the spine and the bone of the pelvis, comprising: an extension member having a head portion defining a variable angle surface and an elongated portion extending from said head portion a fixation element having a bone engaging portion and engaging means for engaging said fixation element to said elongated portion; and a clamping member for clamping said extension member to the elongated spinal element, said clamping member having a mating surface configured for mating engagement with said variable angle surface of said extension member to permit orientation of said elongated portion of said extension member at a plurality of angles relative to said elongated spinal element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
141 words
The extension device according to claim 8, wherein: said clamping member includes; an eyebolt defining an aperture for receiving the elongated spinal element therethrough and having a threaded stem extending therefrom; a washer defining an opening for receiving said threaded stem therethrough and having said mating surface and a first surface opposite said mating surface. said first surface being configured for contacting the elongated spinal element when said washer is received over said threaded stem of said eyebolt and said eyebolt is disposed on the elongated spinal element; and a nut for threaded engagement with said threaded stem for clamping said head portion of said extension member and said washer between said nut and the elongated spinal element with said first surface of said washer contacting the spinal element and said variable angle surface contacting said mating surface in mating engagement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The extension device according to claim 8, wherein said variable angle surface of said extension member and said mating surface define interdigitating locking elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The extension device according to claim 10, wherein said interdigitating locking elements include interdigitating radially spaced apart splines defined on each of said variable angle surface and said mating surface.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
24 words
The extension device according to claim 8, wherein: said engaging means for said fixation element includes an eyebolt for clamping onto said elongated portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
20 words
The extension device according to claim 8, wherein said elongated portion of said extension member is a generally smooth rod.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The extension device according to claim 8, wherein said head portion defines a slot configured to receive said claimping member.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-07-07 | 2005-01-06 | 2005-07-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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