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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 05, 2004
Applicants:
Harold Sparr Taylor, Memphis, TN (US);
Terrance Strohkirch, Cordova, TN (US);
Matthew M. Morrison, Cordova, TN (US);
Michael Veldman, Olive Branch, MS (US);
Inventors:
Harold Sparr Taylor, Memphis, TN (US);
Terrance Strohkirch, Cordova, TN (US);
Matthew M. Morrison, Cordova, TN (US);
Michael Veldman, Olive Branch, MS (US);
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61B 17/58 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
System and methods are provided that include a plate member engageable to the spinal column with an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes a coupling member having a post extending through at least one opening of the plate member and an anchor member pivotally captured in a receiver member of the coupling member below a lower surface of the plate member. A locking member secures the plate member to the coupling member.