Granted Patent
Utility
US 6,436,098 · App. 08/586,950
Method for inserting spinal implants and for securing a guard to the spine
Inventor:
Gary K. Michelson
Patented Case
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Granted: Aug 20, 2002
Filed: Jan 16, 1996
Inventor
Gary K. Michelson
Assignee (at issue)
Sofamor Danek Holdings, Inc.
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