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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 17, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2007
Christopher Burnside Gordon, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Viorel Mocanu, Lewisville, TX (US);
Christopher Burnside Gordon, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Viorel Mocanu, Lewisville, TX (US);
OsteoMed LLC, Addison, TX (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure provides for a system for mandibular distraction which includes a rod and a first pin clamp assembly coupled adjacent a first end of the rod. Furthermore, the first pin clamp assembly includes a first clamp. The system further includes a second pin clamp assembly which includes an advancement mechanism that moveably couples the second pin clamp assembly to the rod and a second clamp. Furthermore, a swivel joint is disposed between the advancement mechanism and the second clamp whereby the second clamp is enabled to rotate relative to the advancement mechanism.