Surgery – Instruments – Surgical mesh – connector – clip – clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-10
2010-06-29
Sweet, Thomas J (Department: 3774)
Surgery
Instruments
Surgical mesh, connector, clip, clamp or band
Reexamination Certificate
active
07744612
ABSTRACT:
Devices and methods for protecting the neurovascular structures about the vertebral column are provided. One embodiment of the invention comprises a neuroprotective stent or device adapted for placement in an intervertebral foramen of a vertebral column and configured to resist compression or impingement from surrounding structures or forces. The stent or device may further comprise a flange or hinge region to facilitate attachment of the device to the vertebrae or to facilitate insertion of the device in the foramen, respectively.
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Supplementary European Search Report dated Dec. 18, 2009 for Application No. EP 05723001, filed Feb. 10, 2005.
Knobbe Martens & Olson Bear LLP.
Spinal Elements, Inc.
Sweet Thomas J
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