Patent ID: 9445919
Filing Date: 2016-09-20
CPC Classification: A61F

Claim Text:
1. An intervertebral implant comprising: a first component extending along a longitudinal axis and comprising an outer tissue engaging surface and an inner surface opposite the outer tissue engaging surface comprising an inclined portion; a second component connected to the first component such that the first component is pivotable relative to the second component about a pin extending transverse to the longitudinal axis through the first and second components, the second component comprising an outer tissue engaging surface and a planar inner surface opposite the outer tissue engaging surface of the second component extending parallel to the longitudinal axis, the second component including an actuator comprising a distal end and an opposite proximal end that includes a tool socket; and a third component disposed for engagement and being movable relative to the first and second components, the third component comprising a planar lower surface extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and an opposite upper surface including at least a first ramp and a second ramp axially spaced apart from the first ramp, wherein the pin is spaced apart from the third member and the distal end of the actuator comprises a flange that engages a wall of the third component to retain the actuator with the third component and effect translation of the third component in opposite directions along the longitudinal axis such that the planar lower surface of the third component slidably engages the planar inner surface of the second component and the ramps slidably engage the inclined portion to move the components between a first, collapsed configuration and a second, expanded configuration.