An osteosynthesis device comprising first and second rods, a threaded member, and a connector having two jaws adapted to clamp onto the first rod, the connector having a threaded face and a housing extending between the jaws and the threaded face and adapted to receive the second rod bearing against...http://www.google.de/patents/US6368320?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6368320 - Connector for backbone osteosynthesis device