Method and apparatus for replacing a spinal disc

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7850697
APP PUB NO 20060149273A1
SERIAL NO

11294925

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An apparatus for replacing a spinal disc which has a rail extending from the outer surface to connect the apparatus to the first vertebra. The rail extends a first distance from the outer surface adjacent a first end. The rail extends a second distance from the outer surface adjacent a second end. The second distance is greater than the first distance. In another aspect of the apparatus, the first rail extends generally transverse to the first and second ends. The second rail extends generally transverse to the first rail.

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Patent OwnerAddress
AXIOMED SPINE CORPORATIONGARFIELD HEIGHTS OH 44124

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benzel, Edward C Gates Mills, US 23 2537
Birchall,, Jr Charles F Mentor, US 4 130
Duke, Keith Cleveland, US 7 504
Kuras, James M Macedonia, US 10 1123
Lieberman, Isador H Pepper Pike, US 38 4529
Ross, Raymond S Sale, GB 5 492
Strnad, Lee Broadview Heights, US 8 524
Zimmers, Kari Solon, US 5 429

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