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Expandable osteosynthesis cage
Assignee: Osteoimplant Technology Inc
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Filing: 1997-09-12
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Granted: 2000-10-10
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Expires: 2017-09-12
Abstract
Abstract An expandable osteosynthesis implant has branches (5) each connected at one end to a seat (7) which is pierced by an orifice (8), suitable for being slid from a posterior direction between the facing faces of two consecutive vertebrae in order to hold them a given distance apart and restore stability of the spinal column. According to the invention, the branches (5) and the seat (7) define a hollow cage (1) which, in a "rest" position, has an outside general shape that is a cylinder of circular section, and a portion at least of the inside volume (9) of the cage (1) towards the distal ends of the branches (5) is in the form of a circular truncated cone whose large base is towards the seat (7), which implant has at least three branches (5) and, inside the inside volume (9) at least one spacer (2) suitable for passing through the orifice (8) and the large base of the truncated cone.
Inventors
- 👤 Jean-Luc Chauvin
- 👤 David Attali
- 👤 David Attia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 01:42
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/44; A61F2/4455; A61F2/446; A61F2/30721; A61F2/30744; A61F2/46; A61F2/4601; A61F2/30724; A61F2/442; A61F2/4603; A61F2/4611; A61F2/4637; A61F2/28; A61F2002/2835; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/3011; A61F2002/30112; A61F2002/30113; A61F2002/30115; A61F2002/30138; A61F2002/30143; A61F2002/30154; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30205; A61F2002/3021; A61F2002/30217; A61F2002/30224; A61F2002/30225; A61F2002/30235; A61F2002/30252; A61F2002/30253; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30331; A61F2002/30332; A61F2002/30362; A61F2002/30364; A61F2002/30367; A61F2002/3037; A61F2002/30383; A61F2002/30403; A61F2002/30405; A61F2002/30421; A61F2002/30476; A61F2002/305; A61F2002/30535; A61F2002/30537; A61F2002/30538; A61F2002/30579; A61F2002/30593; A61F2002/30594; A61F2002/30621; A61F2002/30622; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772; A61F2002/30774; A61F2002/30795; A61F2002/3085; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0033; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0002; A61F2230/0004; A61F2230/0017; A61F2230/0021; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0067; A61F2230/0069; A61F2230/0073; A61F2230/0076; A61F2250/00; A61F2250/0004; A61F2250/0006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
An expandable osteosynthesis implant comprising at least three branches, each branch having distal and proximal ends and each branch being connected to a seat, the seat having at least two flats each disposed between two successive branches, the seat being pierced by an orifice, the branches and the seat constituting a hollow cage which, in an unexpanded position, has an outside general shape which is quasi-cylindrical of quasi-circular section, and at least a portion of an inside volume of the cage near the distal ends of the branches forming a quasi-circular truncated cone with a base near said seat, and within said inside volume at least one spacer adapted to fit within the base of the truncated cone, such that once the spacer has been placed within the base, a hollow region is created in the space defined by said branches, at least one spacer, and the orifice.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
An expandable osteosynthesis implant comprising at least three branches, each branch having distal and proximal ends and each branch being connected to a seat, the seat having at least two flats each disposed between two successive branches, the seat being pierced by an orifice, the branches and the seat constituting a hollow cage which, in an unexpanded position, has an outside general shape which is quasi-cylindrical of quasi-circular section, and at least a portion of an inside volume of the cage near the distal ends of the branches forming a quasi-circular truncated cone with a base near said seat, and within said inside volume at least one spacer adapted to fit within the base of the truncated cone, such that once the spacer has been placed within the base, a hollow region is created in the space defined by said branches, at least one spacer, and the orifice.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implant according to claim 1, wherein at least one intermediate, second spacer is disposed within said hollow region.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
An implant according to claim 1, wherein bone material is disposed within said hollow region.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
An implant according to claim 3, wherein a plug is disposed within said orifice.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
An implant according to claim 4, wherein said implant comprises at least four branches.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
229 words
An expandable osteosynthesis implant comprising at least three branches, each branch having distal and proximal ends and inside and outside surfaces, and a seat pierced by an orifice, the branches and the seat constituting a hollow cage which, in an unexpanded position, has an outside general shape which is quasi-cylindrical of quasi-circular section, and at least a portion of an inside volume of the cage near the distal ends of the branches forming a quasi-circular truncated cone with a base near said seat, and within said inside volume at least one spacer adapted to fit within the base of the truncated cone, said at least one spacer including at least two splines disposed symmetrically about the axis of the implant, a width e of the splines being no greater than a desired gap distance between the distal ends of two adjacent branches, the inside surfaces of the branches being smooth and defining an inside volume within the cage, said volume having an axial housing at its distal end suitable for receiving the spacer and for holding it by means of a shoulder of diameter greater than a diameter of the inside volume of the cage in an expanded position, such that once the spacer has been placed within the base, a hollow region is created in the space defined by said branches, at least one spacer, and the orifice.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
229 words
An expandable osteosynthesis implant comprising at least three branches, each branch having distal and proximal ends and inside and outside surfaces, and a seat pierced by an orifice, the branches and the seat constituting a hollow cage which, in an unexpanded position, has an outside general shape which is quasi-cylindrical of quasi-circular section, and at least a portion of an inside volume of the cage near the distal ends of the branches forming a quasi-circular truncated cone with a base near said seat, and within said inside volume at least one spacer adapted to fit within the base of the truncated cone, said at least one spacer including at least two splines disposed symmetrically about the axis of the implant, a width e of the splines being no greater than a desired gap distance between the distal ends of two adjacent branches, the inside surfaces of the branches being smooth and defining an inside volume within the cage, said volume having an axial housing at its distal end suitable for receiving the spacer and for holding it by means of a shoulder of diameter greater than a diameter of the inside volume of the cage in an expanded position, such that once the spacer has been placed within the base, a hollow region is created in the space defined by said branches, at least one spacer, and the orifice.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An implant according to claim 6, wherein at least one intermediate, second spacer is disposed within said hollow region.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An implant according to claim 6, wherein bone material is disposed within said hollow region.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
An implant according to claim 8, wherein a plug is disposed within said orifice.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
An implant according to claim 9, wherein said implant comprises at least four branches.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-10-10 | 2004-04-10 | 2004-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-10-10 | 2008-04-10 | 2008-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-10-10 | 2012-04-10 | 2012-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |