Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-28
2011-12-06
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017150
Reexamination Certificate
active
08070813
ABSTRACT:
A selectively expanding spine cage has a minimized diameter in its unexpanded state that is smaller than the diameter of the neuroforamen through which it passes in the distracted spine. The cage conformably engages between vertebral bodies to effectively distract the disc space and rigidly fix the spine. Extendible members with multiple interfitting stages permit a relatively large range of distraction capability in a compact package.
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Grotz Thomas
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Carter Tara
CoAlign Innovations, Inc.
Downs Rachlin & Martin PLLC
Robert Eduardo C
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