Spinous process device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9149306
APP PUB NO 20130012996A1
SERIAL NO

13530049

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A device for immobilizing adjacent spinous processes can comprise a first element, a second element, and a spacer element. The first element can have a side configured to grip first sides of the adjacent spinous processes and a first separation bar that extends between the adjacent spinous processes when the first element and the spinous processes are engaged. The spacer element can have an adjustment bar and a second separation bar. The second element can have a side configured to grip second sides of the adjacent spinous processes and a clamping feature configured to selectably lock the first separation bar and the adjustment bar in place. The second separation bar can extend between the adjacent spinous processes when the second element and the adjacent spinous processes are engaged.

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ORTHOFIX MEDICAL INC3451 PLANO PARKWAY LEWISVILLE TX 75056

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cordaro, Nicholas M Vista, US 33 1812
Smith, Colin Matthew Dana Point, US 1 47
Zamani, Shahram Shaun San Diego, US 5 337

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