US Patent Application No: 2012/0089,229

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INTERVERTEBRAL DISC SUPPORT AND REPAIR

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Apr 12, 2012
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Jun 3, 2011
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13/152,895
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Abstract

An intervertebral disc device is provided to support or repair one or both of the disc annulus and the disc nucleus. The intervertebral disc device includes an annulus support and an elongated member to support the disc nucleus. The disc annulus support has an elongated wire and an annulus closure. The disc nucleus has an elongated member that is expandable. Any of the devices can be loaded with biologics. Moreover, any of the devices may include a scarring factor to promote fibrous growth.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent Owner	Address	Total Patents
LANX, INC.	BROOMFIELD, CO	28

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A61F:FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES....

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Inventor Name	Address	# of filed Patents	Total Citations
Thramann, Jeffery	Longmont, CO	38	286

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