{"number":"US12697149B2","kindCode":"B2","documentType":"grant","title":{"original":"Offset rods, offset rod connectors, and related methods","english":"Offset rods, offset rod connectors, and related methods"},"abstract":{"original":"Devices and methods that allow a rod to be offset in a relatively small amount of space are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, first and second offset rods can be joined by a plate-type connector having a reduced thickness suitable for insertion into a small space, e.g., between adjacent bone anchors. In some embodiments, first and second offset rods can be joined by a curved connector that conforms to adjacent bone anchors and likewise has a reduced thickness.","english":"Devices and methods that allow a rod to be offset in a relatively small amount of space are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, first and second offset rods can be joined by a plate-type connector having a reduced thickness suitable for insertion into a small space, e.g., between adjacent bone anchors. In some embodiments, first and second offset rods can be joined by a curved connector that conforms to adjacent bone anchors and likewise has a reduced thickness."},"applicants":["Medos International Sàrl"],"inventors":["Kevin Lee","Ben Johnston","Frank Spratt","Samuel Jacobs"],"filingDate":"2024-11-18","publicationDate":"2026-08-04","grantDate":"2026-08-04","verifiedWithOffice":true,"pdfUrl":"https://downloadpatent.com/pdf/US12697149B2.pdf","pages":{"en":"https://downloadpatent.com/patent/US12697149B2","zh-Hant":"https://downloadpatent.com/zh-Hant/patent/US12697149B2","ja":"https://downloadpatent.com/ja/patent/US12697149B2"}}