US Patent No: 8,142,480

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Dynamic stabilization and motion preservation spinal implantation system with horizontal deflection rod and articulating vertical rods

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Abstract

A dynamic stabilization, motion preservation spinal implant system includes an anchor system, a horizontal rod system and a vertical rod system. The systems are modular so that various constructs and configurations can be created and customized to a patient.

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Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
SPARTEK MEDICAL, INC.ALAMEDA, CA64

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cain, Donald L Oakland, CA 53 153
Flynn, John J Concord, CA 194 2207
Hsu, Ken Y San Francisco, CA 376 10705
Klyce, H Adam Berkeley, CA 32 62
Klyce, Henry A Piedmont, CA 258 6525
Markwart, Jay A Castro Valley, CA 46 153
Winslow, Charles J Walnut Creek, CA 309 7843
Zucherman, James F San Francisco, CA 377 10755

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