Plate systems and methods of use
US8062335B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30538
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A spinal system having a plate with at least one nesting point and at least one screw hole for receiving a screw. The system also includes a keel having a first and second keel wing attached to the plate and a structure having at least one screw hole, the structure configured to be placed between two vertebrae in a spine. The first and second keel wing are configured with at least one screw hole each which correspond to the at least one screw hole of the plate and the at least one screw hole of the structure. The first and second keel wing are configured with a first and second bottom portion, and the first and second bottom portions having a first and second cup for receiving a portion of the screw and the first and second bottom portions being adapted to lock the screws from backing out.
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