Patent ID: 8986384
Filing Date: 2015-03-24
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An expandable spinal implant comprising: a first member having first and second arms and a first central portion between the first and second arms; a second member separate from the first member, the second member having first and second arms and a second central portion between the first and second arms, the central portion of the first member being operatively joined to and rotatably coupled to the central portion of the second member about a rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the first and second central portions between a closed position to insert the implant into a spine and an expanded position to provide structural support to the spine, the first and second members are coupled to each other such that the first and second arms of the first member alternate with the first and second arms of the second member; and a pivot and locking gear configured to deployably pivot and lock the expandable implant from the closed position to the expanded position, wherein the first and second central portions include a bore to receive the pivot and locking gear.