A branch connector is useful for connecting a pair of spine rods in a spinal fixation system. The branch connector includes an upper saddle, a lower saddle and a bolt for clamping the saddles together. The upper and lower saddles mate to define a pair of openings for receiving the spine rods. The bolt...http://www.google.es/patents/US5330473?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US5330473 - Branch connector for spinal fixation systems