Patents by Inventor Yves Paul Cotrel

Yves Paul Cotrel has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Transverse fixation device for ensuring a rigid transverse connection between two rods of a spinal osteosynthesis system
    Patent number: 5651789
    Abstract: This device comprises two fixation elements (4), each consisting of a hook (4) designed so as to be able to cover a rigid transverse bar (3) in a sliding manner and equipped with means (9, 8) for locking on the bar (3); this hook is made up of a body (5) and at least one blade. This device forms a relatively simple transverse connection device which can be positioned quickly and which has great torsional and flexural strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Sofamor Danek Group
    Inventor: Yves Paul Cotrel