Patent ID: 8361149
Filing Date: 2013-01-29
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A wedge-like spinal implant comprising titanium, stainless steel, resorbable polymers, non-resorbable polymers or combinations thereof; said wedge-like spinal implant comprising a length of consecutively joined receptacles having peripheral openings a surgeon can see through prior to addition of osteogenic substances, wherein said length of consecutively joined receptacles comprises: a) a series of trapezoidal dividers having a common lengthwise axis, wherein each divider comprises: b) a first universal corner post contacting said first inward corners; c) a second universal corner post contacting said second inward corners; d) one or more first universal posts contacting said first sides of said dividers; e) one or more second universal posts contacting said second sides of said dividers; f) one or more inward universal posts contacting said inward sides of said dividers; g) one or more bars, parallel to one or more of said outward sides of said series, contacting one of said first universal posts and one of said second universal posts; h) one or more first side brakes, comprising a bore, proximate to said one or more first outward corners and extending laterally beyond said first sides; i) one or more second side brakes, comprising a bore, proximate to said one or more second outward corners and extending laterally beyond said second sides; and j) said series of trapezoidal dividers further comprising: