Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Barrett, Thomas C (Department: 3775)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
C623S017110, C623S017150
Reexamination Certificate
active
07905922
ABSTRACT:
An implant (10) is provided for replacement of an intervertebral disc (14). The implant10includes a core portion (20) extending into the disc space (16) and the ligament portion20extending longitudinal against the anterior side of the spine (12). The core portion (20) is configured to at least partially replicate the function of an intervertebral disc (14) and the ligament portion (22) is configured to at least partially replicate the function of an anterior longitudinal ligament (28). To this end, the core and ligament portions (20, 22) preferably have different mechanical properties from each other that are customized to provide the particular function desired for each portion (20, 22).
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Barrett Thomas C
Lawson Matthew
Sprinkle IP Law Group
Zimmer Spine, Inc.
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