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US8961564B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961564-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213709251-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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Systems, methods, and kits incorporate a fusion member for vertebral processes. The fusion member may be unitary or modular. The fusion member comprises extensions configured to be crimped to vertebral processes. The extensions may comprise tabs configured to be deformed to further penetrate the vertebral processes. The tabs may also lock together modular components of the fusion member. The fusion member may comprise fasteners extending between the extensions. The fusion member may comprise a cage with a movable cover or a graft retention feature.
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The invention claimed is: 1. An H-shaped fusion system comprising: a cage forming a cross bar of the H-shape, wherein the cage comprises a first opening extending from a first open end of the cage to a second open end of the cage opposite the first open end; first and second plates projecting from the cage, the first and second plates forming a pair of ascending legs of the H-shape; third and fourth plates projecting from the cage, the third and fourth plates forming a pair of…
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- What does patent US8961564B2 cover?
- Systems, methods, and kits incorporate a fusion member for vertebral processes. The fusion member may be unitary or modular. The fusion member comprises extensions configured to be crimped to vertebral processes. The extensions may comprise tabs configured to be deformed to further penetrate the vertebral processes. The tabs may also lock together modular components of the fusion member. The fu…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Gordon Charles, Yap Marc C, Osteomed Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7062. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 8 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).