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Bone plate

US7674279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 9, 2007
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/8042
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A bone plate includes one or more locking devices which rotate to inhibit or prevent bone screws from backing out of the plate when installed on a patient. The locking devices can be in the shape of a bow tie or a capital letter I.

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