Patents Assigned to NoVasive, Inc
  • Hinged anterior thoracic/lumbar plate
    Patent number: 6764489
    Abstract: An anterior thoracic/lumbar system comprising a thin plate and fasteners for securing the plate to vertebrae or other osseous material. The plate may be hinged along the central axis, with a pair of collinear holes on each portion of the plate. Each of the holes accommodates a bolt which is screwed into the vertebrae and secured to the plate using a nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2004
    Assignee: NoVasive, Inc
    Inventor: Bret A. Ferree