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AssigneeGlobus Medical, Inc.
InventorsColm McLaughlin, Daniel Davenport, Robert W. Trout, III, Robert Rhoads, George Howard
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An implant for therapeutically separating bones of a joint has two endplates each having an opening through the endplate, and at least one ramped surface on a side opposite a bone engaging side. A frame is slideably connected to the endplates to enable the endplates to move relative to each other at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the implant, in sliding connection with the frame. An actuator screw is rotatably connected to the frame. A carriage forms an open area aligned with the openings in the endplates. The openings in the endplates pass through the carriage to form an unimpeded passage from bone to bone of the joint. The carriage has ramps which mate with the ramped surfaces of the endplates, wherein when the carriage is moved by rotation of the actuator screw, the endplates move closer or farther apart.
An intervertebral implant comprising:
An intervertebral implant comprising:
The intervertebral implant of 11, wherein the moveable actuator comprises a first ramp and a second ramp.
The intervertebral implant of 11, wherein the first inserter tip includes a slit configured to splay open upon receiving a first engagement pin into the first inserter tip.
The intervertebral implant of 11, wherein the upper endplate comprises a first socket for receiving an upwardly angled bone screw.
The intervertebral implant of 15, wherein the lower endplate comprises a second socket for receiving a downwardly angled bone screw.
The intervertebral implant of 11, wherein the implant comprises a first lateral notch and a second lateral notch for receiving a tool.
The intervertebral implant of 11, wherein the moveable actuator includes a first tool opening for receiving the first inserter tip therein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.