A transconnector for coupling first and second spinal fixation rods or other elongate fixation elements includes a male member, a female member, and a locking member. The male member has a body with a linking element (such as a hook) associated with the lateral end for receiving one of the fixation elements,...http://www.google.com/patents/US6736817?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6736817 - Transconnector for coupling spinal rods
