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Expandable orthopedic device
Assignee: Expanding Orthopedics Inc
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Filing: 2005-10-20
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Granted: 2009-10-13
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Expires: 2025-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A device for stabilizing bone includes a tubular body having first and second end regions defining a longitudinal axis therebetween. A plurality of splines extend from the first end region, the splines including first ends coupled to the first end region, and second ends disposed away from the first end region, the second ends being directable from a generally axial collapsed state to a substantially transverse expanded state. A plurality of support arms are coupled to the splines, and an actuator is coupled to the support arms, the actuator movable axially relative to the elongate body for causing the support arms to direct the second ends of the splines from the collapsed state to the expanded state. Optionally, the device includes another set of splines extending from the second end region or located at an intermediate region of the tubular body.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark M. Levy
- 👤 Ilan Greenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:54
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/72; A61B17/7233; A61B17/7258; A61B17/7266; A61B17/74; A61B17/742; A61B17/744; A61B17/746; A61B17/7291; A61B2017/00831; A61B2017/00867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
An orthopedic device for surgical treatment of bone, comprising: a tubular body defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of splines integrally formed from the tubular body between first and second regions of the tubular body, wherein the splines are substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis in a collapsed state, and movable substantially transversely outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis to define an expanded state; and an elongate control member disposed within the tubular body, the elongate control member having a first end non-threadably coupled to the first region of the tubular body and a second end threadably coupled to an actuating element disposed within the tubular body; wherein rotation of the actuating element in a first direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the second region of the tubular body, thereby moving the splines from the collapsed state to define the expanded state; and wherein rotation of the actuating element in a second direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the second region of the tubular body, thereby moving the splines from the expanded state to the collapsed state.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
An orthopedic device for surgical treatment of bone, comprising: a tubular body defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of splines integrally formed from the tubular body between first and second regions of the tubular body, wherein the splines are substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis in a collapsed state, and movable substantially transversely outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis to define an expanded state; and an elongate control member disposed within the tubular body, the elongate control member having a first end non-threadably coupled to the first region of the tubular body and a second end threadably coupled to an actuating element disposed within the tubular body; wherein rotation of the actuating element in a first direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the second region of the tubular body, thereby moving the splines from the collapsed state to define the expanded state; and wherein rotation of the actuating element in a second direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the second region of the tubular body, thereby moving the splines from the expanded state to the collapsed state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The orthopedic device of claim 1 , wherein the elongate control member is a solid rod or a hollow tubular member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The orthopedic device of claim 1 , wherein each spline of the plurality of splines is fabricated from a substantially porous interconnection structure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The orthopedic device of claim 1 , wherein the first region of the tubular body comprises a collar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The orthopedic device of claim 1 , wherein the splines comprise scored or thinned regions formed in the tubular body, so that the splines buckle in a predetermined manner when moved from the collapsed state to the expanded state.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The orthopedic device of claim 1 , wherein the actuating element comprises a collar disposed within the tubular body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The orthopedic device of claim 1 , wherein the actuating element is configured to couple with a drive tool comprising a rotating head that engages the actuating element to cause rotation of the actuating element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The orthopedic device of claim 7 , wherein the tool is configured to be inserted into the tubular body to engage and actuate the actuating element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The orthopedic device of claim 1 , wherein respective ends of the splines define acute angles relative to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body when the splines are in their expanded state.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
201 words
An orthopedic device for surgical treatment of bone, comprising: a tubular body defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of splines integrally formed from the tubular body, wherein the splines are substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis in a collapsed state, and movable substantially transversely outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis to define an expanded state; and an elongate control member disposed within the tubular body, the elongate control member having a distal end non-threadably coupled to a region of the tubular body distal of the splines, and a proximal end threadably coupled to an actuating element disposed within the tubular body; wherein rotation of the actuating element in a first direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to a region of the tubular body proximal of the splines, thereby moving the splines from the collapsed state to define the expanded state; and wherein rotation of the actuating element in a second direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the region of the tubular body proximal of the splines, thereby moving the splines from the expanded state to the collapsed state.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
201 words
An orthopedic device for surgical treatment of bone, comprising: a tubular body defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of splines integrally formed from the tubular body, wherein the splines are substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis in a collapsed state, and movable substantially transversely outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis to define an expanded state; and an elongate control member disposed within the tubular body, the elongate control member having a distal end non-threadably coupled to a region of the tubular body distal of the splines, and a proximal end threadably coupled to an actuating element disposed within the tubular body; wherein rotation of the actuating element in a first direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to a region of the tubular body proximal of the splines, thereby moving the splines from the collapsed state to define the expanded state; and wherein rotation of the actuating element in a second direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the region of the tubular body proximal of the splines, thereby moving the splines from the expanded state to the collapsed state.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The orthopedic device of claim 10 , wherein the elongate control member is a solid rod or a hollow tubular member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The orthopedic device of claim 10 , wherein each spline of the plurality of splines is fabricated from a substantially porous interconnection structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
39 words
The orthopedic device of claim 10 , wherein the splines comprise scored or thinned regions formed in the tubular body, so that the splines buckle in a predetermined manner when moved from the collapsed state to the expanded state.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
35 words
The orthopedic device of claim 10 , wherein the actuating element is configured to couple with a drive tool comprising a rotating head that engages the actuating element to cause rotation of the actuating element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The orthopedic device of claim 14 , wherein the tool is configured to be inserted into the tubular body to engage and actuate the actuating element.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The orthopedic device of claim 10 , wherein respective ends of the splines define acute angles relative to the longitudinal axis of the tubular body when the splines are in their expanded state.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
198 words
An orthopedic device for surgical treatment of bone, comprising: a tubular body defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of splines having respective proximal ends coupled to a distal end of the tubular body, and respective distal ends coupled to a distal support structure, wherein the splines are substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis in a collapsed state, and movable substantially transversely outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis to define an expanded state; and an elongate control member disposed within the tubular body, the elongate control member having a first end non-threadably coupled to the distal support structure, and a second end threadably coupled to an actuating element disposed within the tubular body, wherein rotation of the actuating element in a first direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the tubular body, thereby moving the splines from the collapsed state to define the expanded state; and wherein rotation of the actuating element in a second direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the tubular body, thereby moving the splines from the expanded state to the collapsed state.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
198 words
An orthopedic device for surgical treatment of bone, comprising: a tubular body defining a longitudinal axis; a plurality of splines having respective proximal ends coupled to a distal end of the tubular body, and respective distal ends coupled to a distal support structure, wherein the splines are substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis in a collapsed state, and movable substantially transversely outwardly relative to the longitudinal axis to define an expanded state; and an elongate control member disposed within the tubular body, the elongate control member having a first end non-threadably coupled to the distal support structure, and a second end threadably coupled to an actuating element disposed within the tubular body, wherein rotation of the actuating element in a first direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the tubular body, thereby moving the splines from the collapsed state to define the expanded state; and wherein rotation of the actuating element in a second direction about the longitudinal axis causes the control member to move linearly within the tubular body relative to the tubular body, thereby moving the splines from the expanded state to the collapsed state.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The orthopedic device of claim 17 , wherein each spline of the plurality of splines is fabricated from a substantially porous interconnection structure.
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