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Expandable interbody implant with teeth driven linkages

US11547573B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

K2M, Inc. · US

Inventors

Liam Patrick Barnes · Leesburg, US
Clint Boyd · Winchester, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 6, 2021
Grant date	Jan 10, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 6, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2002/443
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A spinal interbody implant includes a shaft extending along and rotatable about a central axis. The shaft includes a first threaded region. The implant further includes a first link having a first end with first gear teeth. The first end of the first link is fixed at a first point relative to the central axis such that the first gear teeth engage the first threaded region.

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