Patents Assigned to F3 Technologies, LLC
  • Artificial intervertebral disc
    Patent number: 8066773
    Abstract: An artificial intervertebral disc for at least partially replacing a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc. The artificial disc includes a concave-convex articulating surface. The artificial disc can be used in the cervical region of the spine, where a concave-convex articulating surface is advantageous for improved anatomical fit and region appropriate kinematics. The artificial disc of the present invention also includes an anchor for attachment to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2011
    Assignee: F3 Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Nabil L. Muhanna, Lance M. Middleton
  • Artificial intervertebral disc
    Publication number: 20070112429
    Abstract: An artificial intervertebral disc for at least partially replacing a diseased or damaged intervertebral disc. The artificial disc includes a concave-convex articulating surface. The artificial disc can be used in the cervical region of the spine, where a concave-convex articulating surface is advantageous for improved anatomical fit and region appropriate kinematics. The artificial disc of the present invention also includes an anchor for attachment to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 17, 2007
    Applicant: F3 TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Nabil Muhanna, Lance Middleton