ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 4 -- United States Patent no. 12,318,119, issued on June 3, was assigned to NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics Inc. (San Diego).
"Adjustable implant system" was invented by Scott Pool (Laguna Hills, Calif.) and Blair Walker (Mission Viejo, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A spinal distraction system includes a distraction rod having a first end and a second end, the first end being configured for affixation to a subject's spine at a first location, the distraction rod having a second end containing a recess having a threaded portion disposed therein. The system further includes an adjustable portion configured for affixation relative to the subject's spine at a second...