ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,310,632, issued on May 27, was assigned to CTL Medical Corp. (Addison, Texas).

"Spring cage spinal fixation systems" was invented by Nathan Nelson (South Jordan, Utah).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "Systems, methods and devices are disclosed for facilitating assembly and use of spinal fixation apparatus, including a helical cage structure for selective engaging and/or securing an engagement member or surgical screw in a spinal fixation system."

The patent was filed on June 12, 2023, under Application No. 18/208,691.

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