Polyaxial bone plate and locking assembly
US11298159B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/8042
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bone plate assembly includes a bone plate and a rotatable lock. The bone plate includes a superior surface, an inferior surface, and at least one screw through-hole that is configured to receive a bone screw. The bone plate includes a locking cavity that defined in the superior surface. The locking cavity includes a bottom surface that is recessed relative to the superior surface, and also includes a post that extends upwards from the bottom surface. The rotatable lock is supported on the post such that the rotatable lock is at least partially within the locking cavity.
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