The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2008
Filed:
May. 21, 2003
Applicants:
James Ogilvie, Edna, MN (US);
Matthew M. Morrison, Cordova, TN (US);
Michael S. Veldman, Olive Branch, MI (US);
Harold S. Taylor, Memphis, TN (US);
Inventors:
James Ogilvie, Edna, MN (US);
Matthew M. Morrison, Cordova, TN (US);
Michael S. Veldman, Olive Branch, MI (US);
Harold S. Taylor, Memphis, TN (US);
Assignee:
Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Warsaw, IN (US);
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/70 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for alignment of vertebrae. In one embodiment, the invention includes a hook-shaped member which receives a bone anchor, both the member and the anchor being fixed to a portion of bone. The assembly of hook and anchor are coupled to a surgical rod by a cable and connector.