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Spinal implant

  • US 8,673,006 B2
  • Filed: 07/30/2010
  • Issued: 03/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/24/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A spinal implant and an end cap for said spinal implant combination;

  • said combination comprising;

    a) said spinal implant;

    b) a coupler comprising;

    i) a spacer;

    ii) a frontal plate including at least one opening for receiving a fastener for securing said coupler to vertebrae; and

    iii) pins attached perpendicularly to and extending away from an inward side of said spacer; and

    c) a bridge comprising;

    i) an outermost section surrounding a generally trapezoidal aperture;

    said outermost section further comprising;

    A) a surgeon facing side including a plurality of bores receiving said pins; and

    B) a spinal implant facing side including bores therein; and

    ii) docking slides for securely engaging a corresponding opening proximate a lengthwise end of said spinal implant.

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