Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-24
2011-10-25
Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S259000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043339
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to flexible members for stabilizing a spinal column and methods for making the flexible members. In one embodiment, a flexible member comprises an inner elastomeric member and an outer fabric layer situated securely around the inner elastomeric member. The inner elastomeric member has a first elasticity to provide the flexible member with a desired flexibility. In another embodiment, the flexible member includes an outer covering that defines an outer elastomeric member. The outer elastomeric member may be situated securely around the outer fabric layer with the inner elastomeric member, the outer fabric layer, and the outer elastomeric member having the common lengthwise axis and defining the body including the opposing first and second ends. The outer elastomeric member may have a second elasticity that is less than the first elasticity.
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Dant Jack A.
Hestad Hugh D.
Hudgins Robert Garryl
Mowry David
Viker Thomas O.
Cotroneo Steven
Robert Eduardo C.
Seager Tufte & Wickhem LLC
Zimmer Spine, Inc.
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