Patents Examined by Christina Negrellirodrique
  • Patent number: 9474554
    Abstract: A cross connector assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the cross connector is configured to engage a pair of rods in a spinal implant assembly. In an exemplary embodiment, the cross connector assembly includes at least one elongated top member having a pair of hooked-shaped ends and a pair of sliding members configured to slideably engage the at least one elongated top member. The cross connector may further include an upper fastener and a lower fastener engaged with the upper fastener configured to translate upon rotation of the upper fastener and engage the sliding members, biasing them from a first position to a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventor: Lee A. Strnad