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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9107767-B2 |
| Application number | US-201313742470-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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A spinal implant. The spinal implant includes a spacer having an upper surface for contacting a superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting an inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first insertion end portion; a fixation frame coupled to the second end portion of the spacer and including a bridge portion oriented substantially coplanar with the spacer and at least one arm extending from the bridge portion; and at least one fixation element having a first insertion end for penetrating the superior or inferior vertebral bodies and a second end coupled to the at least one arm of the fixation frame.
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What is claimed is: 1. An implant for insertion into an intervertebral disc space between superior and inferior vertebral bodies wherein the superior and inferior vertebral bodies include an anterior surface and a midline extending therealong, the implant comprising: a spacer including an upper surface for contacting the superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting the inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first in…
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- What does patent US9107767B2 cover?
- A spinal implant. The spinal implant includes a spacer having an upper surface for contacting a superior vertebral body, a lower surface for contacting an inferior vertebral body, a first insertion end portion, and a second end portion opposite the first insertion end portion; a fixation frame coupled to the second end portion of the spacer and including a bridge portion oriented substantially …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Depuy Synthes Products Llc, Depuy Synthes Products Inc
- 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 Aug 18 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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