Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
Application
EXPANDABLE INTERVERTEBRAL IMPLANT
Matter Number
FLO-2
Paragraph Number
54
Application Number
17/129,237
Reference Case 1
FLO-2
Reference Case 2
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Created
2/18/21, 12:00 AM
Modified
2/18/21, 12:00 AM
Id
1,862
Content
The first lattice 130 can form one wall of the expandable intervertebral implant 100. As used herein, a “lattice” refers to a three-dimensional planar structure having a plurality of pores distributed within a longitudinal plane of the structure. Furthermore, the pores of the lattice are configured to expand and/or compress in response to a tensile force or compressive force applied in opposite directions and at opposite ends of the lattice. In particular embodiments, structures of the lattice that interconnect the pores are configured and made of a material that is elastic such that lattice expands its overall shape in response to tensile force(s) and or contracts its overall shape in response to compressive force(s). In certain embodiments, a tensile force on the lattice in opposite directions and at opposite ends causes the lattice to deform, or stretch, to have a greater surface area.
Notes
Added by DJM 2 2021