Metallic intervertebral prosthesis

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4955908
SERIAL NO

07203950

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

The metallic intervertebral prosthesis is formed of a kidney-shaped body having fishplates extending upwardly and downwardly from the body. Each fishplate has an opening for passage of a bone screw in order to secure the prosthesis to and between adjacent vertebrae. The body is tapered conically from ventral to dorsal and may be fitted in place in the ventral direction. A metal wire mesh may be provided on opposed surfaces of the body for the ingrowth of tissue and ribs may be provided to enhance lateral stability.

Loading the Abstract Image... loading....

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddress
ZIMMER GMBH8404 WINTERTHUR

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Frey, Otto Winterthur, CH 52 4198
Koch, Rudolf Berlingen, CH 89 5085

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation