Flexible member for use in a spinal column and method for making

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8043339
APP PUB NO 20090112265A1
SERIAL NO

11923340

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The present invention relates to flexible members for stabilizing a spinal column and methods for making the flexible members. In one embodiment, a flexible member comprises an inner elastomeric member and an outer fabric layer situated securely around the inner elastomeric member. The inner elastomeric member has a first elasticity to provide the flexible member with a desired flexibility. In another embodiment, the flexible member includes an outer covering that defines an outer elastomeric member. The outer elastomeric member may be situated securely around the outer fabric layer with the inner elastomeric member, the outer fabric layer, and the outer elastomeric member having the common lengthwise axis and defining the body including the opposing first and second ends. The outer elastomeric member may have a second elasticity that is less than the first elasticity.

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HIGHRIDGE MEDICAL LLC10225 WESTMOOR DRIVE WESTMINSTER CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dant, Jack A St. Paul, US 28 2497
Hestad, Hugh D Edina, US 88 4738
Hudgins, Robert Garryl Monticello, US 27 2875
Mowry, David Aliso Viejo, US 6 431
Viker, Thomas O Arden Hills, US 36 1532

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