Patents Assigned to Orthfix S.r.I.
  • Publication number: 20150038966
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchoring group for an external fixator, that comprises a connecting body designed to be coupled to a bar of an external fixator. A locking device is connected to the connecting body at a fastening point thereof and comprises a pin locking arm provided with two seats suitable for locking a corresponding number of uni-cortical pins. A connection base is intended to be coupled to a connecting body of the anchoring group. An additional member, also associated with the connecting body, comprises at least one auxiliary seat, not aligned with the seats of the locking device, for locking an additional uni-cortical pin. In an additional embodiment, the connection base of the locking device extends in an angled relationship with respect to the pin locking arm and away from both the seats. The connection base has a point for fastening to the connecting body which is not aligned with said seats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicant: Orthfix S.r.I.
    Inventors: Enrico Zandonà, Andrea Ottoboni, Daniele Venturini, Michele Coati