Patents Examined by David O. Reif
  • Spine distraction implant and method
    Patent number: 6238397
    Abstract: A spine distraction implant alleviates pain associated with spinal stenosis and facet arthropathy by expanding the volume in the spine canal and/or neural foramen. The implant provides a spinal extension stop while allowing freedom of spinal flexion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: St. Francis Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: James F. Zucherman, Ken Y. Hsu, T. Wade Fallin, Henry A. Klyce