Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-02
2011-08-02
Robert, Eduardo C (Department: 3733)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
C606S259000, C606S264000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07988710
ABSTRACT:
A flexible connection unit for use in a spinal fixation device, including: a first end portion and a second end portion, at least one of the first end and second end configured to be engagable by a section of a first bone securing member; a flexible member located between the first and second ends, the flexible member permitting motion of the first end relative to the second end; and a transition area located between the first end and the flexible member, the transition area tapering in diameter from a first section of the transition area proximate to the first end toward a second section of the transition area proximate to the flexible member.
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Bowman Brian Scott
Jahng Tae-ahn
Yim Jason
Hammond Ellen C
N Spine, Inc.
Robert Eduardo C
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP
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