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Transverse connector with cam activated engagers

  • US 7,485,132 B1
  • Filed: 10/06/2000
  • Issued: 02/03/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connector, comprising:

  • a body;

    a first opening in the body;

    a second opening in the body; and

    a cam system positioned in a cam system opening in the body,wherein the cam system is in communication with the first opening,wherein the cam system comprises an engager that is extendable into the first opening of the body to engage an elongated member,wherein the cam system opening comprises a shoulder that inhibits removal of the cam system from the cam system opening and a cam guide that limits rotational motion of the cam system within the cam system opening, andwherein the longitudinal axis of the cam system is angled at an angle between about 40° and

    about 90°

    with respect to the longitudinal axis of the body.

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