Patent ID: 7553329

Claim:
An anulus augmentation device for reinforcing an intervertebral disc comprising: a support member comprising a mesh frame; wherein said mesh frame comprises a “C” cross-sectional shape extending along a vertical axis; wherein said mesh frame is elongated along a horizontal axis having a first and second end; wherein said mesh frame comprises a plurality of flexible interconnected curvilinear members, wherein said plurality of flexible interconnected curvilinear members are adapted to provide flexibility and resilience to said mesh frame; a membrane, wherein said membrane covers at least a portion of said mesh frame; and a bow-like anterior stabilizing projection coupled to both ends of said support member, wherein said bow-like projection extends at an angle from about 30-150 degrees relative to the vertical axis of the support member; and wherein the bow-like projection is configured to prevent migration around the circumference of an intervertebral disc.