Patent ID: 9011540
Filing Date: 2015-04-21
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An overlay interlocking with a face of an implant capable of vertical implantation into a surgically created cavity between a superior vertebra and an inferior vertebra, wherein said face comprises a first vertical member traversing the length of said implant, a second vertical member traversing the length of said implant and a plurality of cross members interconnected with said first vertical member and said second vertical member, at least two of said cross members are positioned at opposed longitudinal ends of said implant, said overlay comprising: a) a quadrilateral outward smooth surface distal from said face; b) an inward surface opposite said outward smooth surface, wherein said inward surface comprises indentations creating a plurality of distinct sections extending inwardly from said quadrilateral outward smooth surface, and interlocking with said face of said implant, wherein said indentations comprise: c) sidewalls extending between said quadrilateral outward smooth surface and said inward surface, wherein each sidewall intersects with adjacent sidewalls at right angles; and d) apertures located in some of said distinct sections proximate margins of said overlay; said apertures extending through said overlay.