Flexible member with variable flexibility for providing dynamic stability to a spine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8323317
APP PUB NO 20090118767A1
SERIAL NO

12326191

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The present invention relates to spinal support devices and, more specifically, to a flexible member having variable flexibility for use with a dynamic stabilization system or implant to provide dynamic stability to a person's spine. The flexible member generally includes a first material having a first portion including a first material having a first elasticity and a second portion including a second material having a second elasticity greater than the first to provide the flexible member with a variable flexibility.

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HIGHRIDGE MEDICAL LLC10225 WESTMOOR DRIVE WESTMINSTER CO 80021

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Griffith, Steven L Eden Prairie, US 12 1659
Hestad, Hugh D Edina, US 88 4738

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