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Implant for stabilizing vertebrae or bones
US9439770B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9439770-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414213591-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | Dec 28, 2007 |
| Publication date | Sep 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2016 |
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An implant for use in stabilizing vertebral bodies or bones includes a first end and a second end, a tubular section between the first end and the second end having a longitudinal axis. The tubular section is flexible in such a way that it is expandable in a radial direction when a force acts in an axial direction which reduces the distance between the first end and the second end.
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What is claimed is: 1. An implant assembly for use in stabilizing vertebral bodies or bones, comprising: a bushing comprising an outer surface with an engagement structure for engaging a bone or vertebra to implant the bushing at the bone or vertebra, the bushing having a bore; and an implant separable from the bushing and comprising: a first end; a second end; and a flexible tubular section between the first end and the second end having a longitudinal axis extending from…
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Human Necessities · mapped topic
Human Necessities · mapped topic
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- What does patent US9439770B2 cover?
- An implant for use in stabilizing vertebral bodies or bones includes a first end and a second end, a tubular section between the first end and the second end having a longitudinal axis. The tubular section is flexible in such a way that it is expandable in a radial direction when a force acts in an axial direction which reduces the distance between the first end and the second end.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Biedermann Technologies Gmbh
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B17/744. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Sep 13 2016 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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