US12599483B2 Boney Structure Joining Patent Grant

USPTO granted patent US12599483B2 to Randall F. Lee, Daniel S. Savage, and Alan W. Rorke for a system and method to join boney structures using non-threaded anchors and implants with apertures. The interaction between the anchor head and implant aperture causes transverse movement relative to the initial trajectory, enabling compression or distraction of boney structures. The patent contains 7 claims and was filed on October 12, 2023.

This patent grant establishes intellectual property rights for the named inventors/assignee. Medical device manufacturers developing bone fusion, spinal, or orthopedic implant products should review the patent claims to assess potential freedom-to-operate implications or licensing opportunities. The patent does not impose compliance obligations on third parties.