Patent ID: 9393128
Filing Date: 2016-07-19
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. An expandable implant device comprising: an inner member having a generally cylindrical body and an outer member having a generally cylindrical body and a hollow interior portion, wherein the inner member is telescopingly received within the outer member; and a gear member having a hollow body extending from a distal end to a proximal end, an exterior wall, and an array of gear teeth positioned along a periphery of the exterior wall on the proximal end, wherein the gear teeth are positioned at an angle with respect to the proximal end, and the gear member being configured to effect translation of the inner member with respect to the outer member, wherein the outer member comprises a plurality of slits extending through an exterior wall of a distal end of the outer member, and the distal end of the outer member is cooperatively engaged with the gear member.