ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 3 -- United States Patent no. 12,564,425, issued on March 3, was assigned to REFAI TECHNOLOGIES LLC (Atlanta).
"Articulating spinal rod system" was invented by Daniel Refai (Atlanta).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An adjustable articulating spinal rod system including a first elongated element secured to a first bone, a second elongated element secured to the spine, and an articulating joint connecting the first and second elongated elements. The articulating joint including a first movable joint, a second movable joint, and at least one locking mechanism. The first movable joint is coupled to the first elongated element and the second movable joint which is also coupled...