ASG Aurora Spine's Patent Related to Its ZIP® ISP Allowed by the United States Patent Office
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA--(Marketwired - Apr 14, 2016) - Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the allowance by the United States Patent and Trademark Office of United States Patent Application Serial No. 13/865,155 entitled "Dynamic and Non-Dynamic Interspinous Fusion Implant and Bone Growth Stimulation System". This patent covers Aurora's family of ZIP® ISPs, including its ZIP Ultra®, ZIP 51™, ZIP LP™ and Dyna-ZIP™ among others.
"Aurora is changing spine surgery, and we are thrilled that our patent has been allowed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This patent further validates the unique and pioneering nature of our ZIP® Interspinous implants," said Trent Northcutt, President and CEO of Aurora Spine, "and it maintains our ability to continue introducing advanced spinal technologies."
"The minimally invasive ZIP screw-less portfolio provides spine surgeons with our now 'Patented' ONE-STEP™ locking mechanism that eliminates the use of a set screw. The success of our Screwless Procedure™ is a testament to our dedicated focus on disruptive technology and our commitment to - Simplifying the Complex."
This is Aurora's first allowed U.S. patent. Aurora has several other U.S. and international patent applications pending directed to the ZIP system and its other spinal implant technologies.
About Aurora Spine
Aurora Spine is an early stage company focused on bringing new solutions to the spinal implant market through a series of screwless, innovative, minimally invasive, regenerative spinal implant technologies. Aurora Spine continues to position itself at the forefront of spinal surgery procedures, focusing on minimally invasive spine surgery technologies. Aurora Spine is changing spine surgery by focusing on disruptive technologies following the Company's commitment to - Simplifying the Complex. |
