USPTO Patent Grant for Flexible Implants and Instruments
Summary
The USPTO has granted patent US12582534B2 for flexible implants and instruments, assigned to VB Spine US Opco LLC. The patent describes an implant body with a flexible pattern defined by multiple material segments with non-linear shapes.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued patent US12582534B2, titled 'Implants and instruments with flexible features,' to VB Spine US Opco LLC. The patent, granted on March 24, 2026, details an implant design featuring a body with a surface pattern composed of multiple interconnected material segments, each possessing non-linear shapes. This innovation aims to enhance flexibility in prosthetic devices.
This patent grant is primarily an intellectual property notification and does not impose new regulatory obligations on medical device manufacturers or healthcare providers. However, companies operating in the medical device sector, particularly those involved in spinal implants, should be aware of this granted patent as it may impact their product development and intellectual property strategies. No immediate compliance actions are required.
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Implants and instruments with flexible features
Grant US12582534B2 Kind: B2 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
VB Spine US Opco LLC
Inventors
Jennifer Anne Moore, Todd M. Wallenstein, Jared Gordon Struck
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an implant includes a body having a surface with a flexible pattern defined by a plurality of material segments including a first material segment and a second material segment. The first material segment abuts the second material segment. Further, the first material segment includes a first non-linear shape extending between a first end and a second end while the second material segment includes a second non-linear shape extending between a first end and a second end. The two material segments are interconnected such that one of the first end and the second end of the first non-linear shape is interconnected with one of the first end and the second end of the second non-linear shape.
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/4455 A61F 2/446 A61F 2/4465 A61F 2/447 A61B 17/8038 A61B 17/8042 A61B 17/8047
Filing Date
2023-01-13
Application No.
18154355
Claims
19
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