Expandable Bone Core for Pedicle Screw Fixation
Summary
The USPTO published patent application US20260096837A1 for an expandable bone anchor implant system for pedicle screw fixation. The invention by Chad Glerum and Tyler Hessler describes an implant with expandable sections that transition between collapsed and expanded configurations to create a press-fit in adjacent bone. Medical device manufacturers and orthopedic companies may benefit from reviewing this application for freedom-to-operate or licensing considerations.
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The USPTO published patent application US20260096837A1 for an expandable bone anchor implant system designed for pedicle screw fixation. The invention describes an implant with expandable sections separated by expansion joints that can transition between a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, thereby creating a press-fit in adjacent bone.\n\nMedical device manufacturers and orthopedic companies should review this application for freedom-to-operate considerations and potential licensing opportunities. The patent covers both the expandable anchor body design and methods of achieving bone fixation through the press-fit mechanism.
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EXPANDABLE BONE CORE FOR PEDICLE SCREW FIXATION
Application US20260096837A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Inventors
Chad Glerum, Tyler Hessler
Abstract
Pedicle bone anchor implants, assemblies, and methods thereof. The implant may include an expandable anchor having a body with expandable sections separated by one or more expansion joints, a plurality of expandable teeth, or an expandable head. The expandable anchor has a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration, thereby creating a press-fit in adjacent bone.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/7032 A61B 17/844 A61B 17/863 A61B 17/8847 A61B 17/8852 A61F 2/44
Filing Date
2025-12-11
Application No.
19416567
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