Patent ID: 6855166
Filing Date: 2005-02-15
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An implant for intervertebral fusion between opposing vertebrae, said implant comprising: an implant body having a first end and a second end spaced along a longitudinal axis of the body, said first end having a first diameter and said second end having a second diameter wherein the, second diameter is larger than the first diameter; and said implant body comprising first and second load bearing surfaces extending between the first and second ends of the implant body and being spaced apart by a central support member, the central support member having a width narrower than a width of the first and second load bearing surfaces, wherein the width of the first and second load bearing surfaces extends between the first and second ends of the implant body, wherein the central support member is coextensive with a midline of the implant body extending along the longitudinal axis, wherein said body is substantially “I” shaped in cross-section.