Spinal correction system actuators
US-9895168-B2 · Feb 20, 2018 · US
Non-fusion scoliosis expandable spinal rod
US8961567B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8961567-B2 |
| Application number | US-201113302187-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | Nov 22, 2010 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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A growing rod for mounting between attachment mechanisms that are secured to anatomical structures of a patient having scoliosis. The growing rod includes an outer housing and an inner housing disposed within the outer housing. The inner housing includes a magnet assembly including a magnet having a first pole and a second pole and a gear reduction mechanism coupled to the magnet. A first rod is secured to the inner housing and a second rod is secured to the outer housing. The gear reduction mechanism reduces an output rotation of the magnet to rotate a driver that operates to move the inner housing along a longitudinal axis with respect to the outer housing.
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What is claimed: 1. A growing rod, comprising: an outer housing; an inner housing disposed within the outer housing; a magnet assembly rotably mounted within the inner housing, the magnet assembly including a magnet having a first pole and a second pole; a gear reduction mechanism coupled to the magnet within the inner housing, the gear reduction mechanism reducing an output rotation of the magnet to rotate a threaded driver that operates to move the inner housing along a lo…
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- What does patent US8961567B2 cover?
- A growing rod for mounting between attachment mechanisms that are secured to anatomical structures of a patient having scoliosis. The growing rod includes an outer housing and an inner housing disposed within the outer housing. The inner housing includes a magnet assembly including a magnet having a first pole and a second pole and a gear reduction mechanism coupled to the magnet. A first rod i…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Hunziker Markus, Depuy Synthes Products Llc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7016. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- 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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