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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 20, 2014
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2012
Applicants:
Charles Theofilos, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
George England, Boynton Beach, FL (US);
Inventors:
Charles Theofilos, Palm Beach Gardens, FL (US);
George England, Boynton Beach, FL (US);
Assignee:
K2M, Inc., Leesburg, VA (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 2/44 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An artificial disk replacement device includes opposing plate members with a pivoting assembly disposed therebetween. The pivoting assembly allows the plate members to pivot relative to each other in a first direction, but inhibit movement of the plate members in a second direction. The plate members may be installed prior to installing the pivoting assembly. An installation tool for use with the artificial disk replacement device is also disclosed.