Patent ID: 8449615
Filing Date: 2013-05-28
Classification: A43B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An intervertebral implant comprising: a first part adapted for attachment to a first vertebrae, said first part including a first magnetic element having a first magnetically charged surface and a first buoyant element coupled with said first magnetic element; a second part adapted for attachment to a second vertebrae, said second part including a second magnetic element having a second magnetically charged surface that opposes said first magnetically charged surface of said first magnetic element and a second buoyant element coupled with said second magnetic element; a fluid body disposed between said first and second parts, wherein said first and second parts are in fluid communication with one another through said fluid body; and an enclosure extending between said first and second parts for containing said fluid body therebetween, wherein said first and second parts are moveable relative to one another.