Artificial intervertebral disc

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20050119752A1
SERIAL NO

10990158

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Devices and methods for manufacturing devices for treating degenerated and/or traumatized intervertebral discs are disclosed. Artificial discs and components of discs may include an artificial nucleus and/or an artificial annulus and may be comprised of shape memory materials synthesized to achieve desired mechanical and physical properties. An artificial nucleus and/or annulus according to the invention may comprise one or more hollow bodies that may be filled with a curable material for deployment. A hollow body according to the invention may comprise one or more partitions to define one or more chambers and may comprise means for directing the flow of material within said hollow body.

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SYNECOR LLC3908 PATRIOT DRIVE SUITE 170 DURHAM NC 27703

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Holbrook, Kevin D Chapel Hill, CA 15 1249
Smith, Jeffrey A Santa Rosa, CA 143 7984
Williams, Michael S Santa Rosa, CA 157 16188

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