Patent ID: 6673113
Filing Date: 2004-01-06
Classification: A61F,Y10S

Abstract:
An intervertebral spacer device, comprising:first and second plate members, each having plate surfaces thereof, said plate members being disposed in a spaced apart relationship such that inner ones of said plate surfaces oppose one another, and external ones of said plate surfaces face in opposite directions; and at least one arched strip spring restoring force providing element disposed between the inner surfaces of said first and second plate members, said at least one arched strip spring force providing element having a peak portion between two end portions, said at least one arched strip spring force providing element being disposed such that each end portion is maintained against the inner surface of said first plate member, and such that the peak portion is maintained against the inner surface of said second plate member, and such that a compressive load applied to the external surfaces of said plate member is counteracted by said at least one restoring force providing element.