The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document.
The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2014
Filed:
May. 06, 2005
Douglas G. Evans, Downingtown, PA (US);
Gino Bradica, Ewing, NJ (US);
Jeffrey C. Kelly, Downingtown, PA (US);
Michael K. Carouge, West Chester, PA (US);
Douglas G. Evans, Downingtown, PA (US);
Gino Bradica, Ewing, NJ (US);
Jeffrey C. Kelly, Downingtown, PA (US);
Michael K. Carouge, West Chester, PA (US);
Kensey Nash Corporation, Exton, PA (US);
Abstract
A system for repairing a vertebral disc defect, such as hernia or bulge, a full or partial tear in the annulus, or a weakened annulus wall as a result of an excision procedure. The system introduces a treatment device arranged to repair the defect, and may prevent the leakage of fluid from the nucleus. The components of the device may be resorbable materials, and may induce the ingrowth of cellular material into the components. The system may feature a locating device to ensure proper placement of the treatment device.