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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 16, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 06, 2006
Aaron D. Markworth, Saddle Brook, NJ (US);
Mahmoud F. Abdelgany, Rockaway, NJ (US);
Aaron D. Markworth, Saddle Brook, NJ (US);
Mahmoud F. Abdelgany, Rockaway, NJ (US);
Custom Spine, Inc., Parsippany, NJ (US);
Abstract
A cross-connector assembly construct and a method of locking comprises a flexible clip contacting a longitudinal member; a housing component contacting the flexible clip, wherein the housing component comprises a conical ramp towards a bottom end of the housing component; a locking mechanism contacting the housing component and adapted to engage the flexible clip; and a connecting member contacting the housing component. The flexible clip comprises a flexible bias member adapted to retain the longitudinal member. The flexible clip comprises a non-symmetrical socket portion; and a clip portion attached to the non-symmetrical socket portion, the clip portion being adapted to retain the longitudinal member. The locking mechanism comprises a camming pin adapted to be housed within the housing component and engage the flexible clip causing the longitudinal member to become affixed to the flexible clip; and a blocker mechanism operatively connected to the housing component and the connecting member.