Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017120, C623S017130, C623S017140, C623S017150, C623S017160
Reexamination Certificate
active
07871441
ABSTRACT:
A cervical fixation device, for insertion between a pair of adjacent cervical vertebrae, includes a frame comprised of a first material. The frame has a generally rectangular proximal end and a generally rectangular distal end. The distal end is connected to the proximal end by at least one upper arch and at least one lower arch. The upper and lower arches are spaced apart from each other. The frame has a generally hollow interior, substantially open lateral sides between the upper and lower arches and a substantially open proximal end.
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Boles Sameh
Concept Matrix, LLC
Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP
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