Human orthopedic vertebra implant

Number of patents in Portfolio can not be more than 2000

United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5092893
SERIAL NO

07577148

Stats

ATTORNEY / AGENT: (SPONSORED)

Importance

Loading Importance Indicators... loading....

Abstract

See full text

A vertebra structural implant for connecting two or more vertebral bodies in axial and lateral directions having implant plates attached to opposed sides of the spinal column by studs with a cross brace between the implant plates to prevent slipping or rotating of the vertebrae being stabilized. The implant has openings with curved lips and the studs have spherical surfaces and fit freely through the openings to prevent angular misalignment between the studs and the plates to lessen stress on the studs. The implant has grooved lock washers and the cross brace has grooves which mate with grooves in the implant plates to lock the plates in position relative to the studs and to each other.

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

First Claim

See full text

Family

Loading Family data... loading....

Patent Owner(s)

  • HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.

International Classification(s)

  • [Classification Symbol]
  • [Patents Count]

Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Smith, Thomas E 388 Staghorn, Wright City, MO 63390 30 534

Cited Art Landscape

Load Citation

Patent Citation Ranking

Forward Cite Landscape

Load Citation