US Patent 10449060 Spinal fusion implant

An implant including a housing having a peripheral frame including an inner edge defining central opening in a central portion of the implant. The implant may also include a blade located within the central opening, the blade having a retracted position in the housing and an extended position where the blade extends outwardly from the housing. In addition, the implant may include a blade actuating component comprising a driven shaft portion and a blade engaging portion. The blade actuating component may be configured to be translated to move the blade between the retracted position and the extended position. Also, the inner edge of the peripheral frame may include a posterior edge configured to support the blade in two locations.