Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A device for preparing a space in the human spine to receive an insert between
adjacent vertebral bodies, comprising: a. a first abrading element comprising: i. a first abrading surface shaped to create a first predetermined
surface contour in a vertebral body endplate, ii. a first surface portion facing away from the first abrading
surface, and iii. a second surface portion facing away from the first abrading
surface, b. a first distance adjustment element having a first sliding surface
contacting the first inner surface portion for slidable engagement therewith, and c. a second distance adjustment element having a second sliding surface
contacting the second inner surface portion for slidable engagement therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the first sliding surface opposes the second sliding
surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 2 wherein the first distance adjustment element further
comprises a first inner face, the second distance adjustment element further comprises a
second inner face, and wherein the first inner face opposes the second inner face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The device of claim 3 wherein the first distance adjustment element further
comprises a first outer face, the second distance adjustment element further comprises a
second outer face, and wherein the first outer face faces away from the second outer face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
The device of claim 1 wherein the first distance adjustment element further
comprises a third sliding surface facing away from the first sliding surface, and the second
distance adjustment element further comprises a fourth sliding surface facing away from
the second sliding surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device of claim 5 wherein the third sliding surface opposes the fourth sliding
surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
85 words
The device of claim 5 which includes a second abrading element comprising: i. a second abrading surface shaped to create a second
predetermined surface contour in a vertebral body endplate, and ii. a third surface portion facing away from the second abrading
surface, and iii. a fourth surface portion facing away from the second abrading
surface, wherein the third surface portion contacts the third sliding surface for slidable engagement
therewith, and wherein the fourth surface portion contacts the fourth sliding surface for
slidable engagement therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The device of claim 4 wherein the first distance adjustment element further
comprises a first hole traversing the inner and outer faces thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The device of claim 4 further comprising a first elongate member having
proximal portion and a distal portion, and forming a hollow shaft, wherein the distal
portion contacts the outer face of the first outer face.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device of claim 7 wherein the first distance adjustment element and the distal
portion of the second elongate member are integral.