Enhanced Angle-Expandable Spinal Cage with Real-Time Feedback and Self-Locking Mechanism

An improved angle-expandable spinal cage that enables precise angle adjustments in real-time, featuring a self-locking mechanism to maintain the adjusted angle and a sensor for detecting the angle of the upper and lower plates with respect to the frame.

The original angle-expandable spinal cage patent has limitations in terms of precision and stability during angle adjustments. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a sensor for real-time feedback and a self-locking mechanism to ensure the adjusted angle is maintained, thereby enhancing the overall performance and safety of the spinal cage.

The enhanced angle-expandable spinal cage comprises a frame having a space formed therein, an upper plate and a lower plate disposed to face each other, and a block disposed between the upper plate and the lower plate. The block features a self-locking mechanism to maintain the adjusted angle, and a sensor is integrated to detect the angle of the upper plate and the lower plate with respect to the frame. The sensor provides real-time feedback to the user, enabling precise angle adjustments. A driving bolt is operable to adjust the angle of the upper plate and the lower plate with respect to the frame, and the self-locking mechanism ensures the adjusted angle is secured in place.

The new inventive concept introduces the novel combination of a sensor for real-time feedback and a self-locking mechanism to maintain the adjusted angle, which is not present in the original patent. This combination enables precise angle adjustments and ensures the stability of the spinal cage, thereby providing a non-obvious improvement over the original patent.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include varying the design of the self-locking mechanism, using different types of sensors for angle detection, or integrating the spinal cage with other medical devices for enhanced functionality. Additionally, the inventive concept could be adapted for use in other medical applications beyond spinal cages.

The enhanced angle-expandable spinal cage has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the orthopedic and spine surgery markets. The improved precision and stability of the spinal cage could lead to increased adoption and market share, as well as potential licensing opportunities with other medical device manufacturers.