Adjustable spine distraction implant
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Interspinous implant with overlapping arms
US9119683B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9119683-B2 |
| Application number | US-201213352908-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | Jan 18, 2012 |
| Publication date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
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Spinal implants and methods of inserting the implants into an interspinous space and into engagement with spinous processes. The implants may include first and second arms that are separately inserted into the patient. The arms may be attached together within the patient in an overlapping arrangement and pivotally connected at a joint. The arms may be moved about the joint with first ends of each of the arms on a first side of the joint contacting against opposing lateral sides of a first spinous process and second ends of each of the arms on a second side of the joint contacting against opposing lateral sides of a second spinous process. A securing member may contact against the arms and secure the orientation of the arms.
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What is claimed is: 1. A spinal implant comprising: a first arm having opposing first and second ends; a second arm having first and second ends, the second arm positioned across the first arm; and a ball joint positioned along intermediate sections of the arms and formed by first and second extensions on opposing sides of one of the first and second arms positioned respectively in first and second sockets defined by first and second inner surfaces of the other arm, the first…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9119683B2 cover?
- Spinal implants and methods of inserting the implants into an interspinous space and into engagement with spinous processes. The implants may include first and second arms that are separately inserted into the patient. The arms may be attached together within the patient in an overlapping arrangement and pivotally connected at a joint. The arms may be moved about the joint with first ends of ea…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Steele Bradley E, Warsaw Orthopedic Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/7068. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Sep 01 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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