Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2004-03-16
2010-11-02
Ramana, Anu (Department: 3775)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
Reexamination Certificate
active
07824444
ABSTRACT:
A prosthetic implant for forming a support structure between adjoining vertebrae in a spinal column. The prosthetic implant includes a generally spherical or ellipsoidal body that at least partially engages a surface of adjacent vertebrae.
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Fay Sharp LLP
Ramana Anu
Spineco, Inc.
Turung Brian E.
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