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Expandable interbody spacer
US9044342B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9044342-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213483852-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | May 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | May 30, 2012 |
| Publication date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
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The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. The present invention relates to an expandable interbody spacer.
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What is claimed is: 1. An expandable interbody spacer comprising: a first jointed arm comprising a plurality of links pivotally coupled end to end, wherein at least one of the links of the first jointed arm comprises a first sidewall and a second sidewall, wherein the first sidewall and the second sidewall are opposed to one another, wherein the first sidewall is on an exterior surface of the first jointed arm, wherein the first sidewall is straight and transitions into a first ro…
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- What does patent US9044342B2 cover?
- The present invention relates to devices and methods for treating one or more damaged, diseased, or traumatized portions of the spine, including intervertebral discs, to reduce or eliminate associated back pain. The present invention relates to an expandable interbody spacer.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Perloff Jonathan, Saville Christopher, Wriggins Robert H, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61F2/447. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Jun 02 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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