ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,484,935, issued on Dec. 2.
"Fixator rod coupler assembly" was invented by Christopher D. Endara (Palmetto Bay, Fla.) and Matthew J. Endara (Palmetto Bay, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A fixator rod coupler assembly designed to enable orthopedic practitioners to set, alter, and maintain the alignment of fractured or deformed bones with precision. The assembly incorporates a novel arrangement of a shaft, angular adjustments, arms, a spring and more, facilitating extensive range of motion, ensuring stability once positioned, and allowing for minuscule adjustments. Concerning the assembly itself, it can comprise a central shaft surround...