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US5718705A
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Internal fixation plate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-07-16
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Granted: 1998-02-17
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Expires: 2016-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose internal fixation plate for stabilization of fractured or broken bones. The fixation plate comprises a central hub portion with a plurality of radial, integral fingers extending therefrom and evenly spaced thereabout. The fixation plate is designed to be cut to size and to the desired configuration by the total or partial removal of one or more selected ones of the fingers. The fixation plate is further designed to be bent to the desired shape depending upon the application for which it is used. The hub portion and the fingers may be provided with appropriately configured apertures through which they can be screwed by surgical screws to the bone or bones to be stabilized. The fixation plate is made of any appropriate surgically compatible, bendable and cutable material, having sufficient strength.
Inventors
- 👤 Giacomo J. Sammarco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:49
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/88; A61B17/8863; A61B17/68; A61B17/80; A61B17/8085; A61B17/8061; A61B2017/00004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A multi-purpose internal universal fixation plate for the stabilization of fractured, broken and severed bones, said universal fixation plate comprising: a central hub portion; and a plurality of pairs of diametrically disposed fingers extending substantially radially from said hub portion, wherein said universal fixation plate is made from a material capable of being cut and bent and is characterized adequate strength and biocompatability for use as an endo-implant; and whereby said universal fixation plate is capable of being cut into any one of a number of differently configured fixation plates by selectively removing all,portions of, one or more of said fingers, thus eliminating the necessity of maintaining a inventory of differently configured fixation plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A multi-purpose internal universal fixation plate for the stabilization of fractured, broken and severed bones, said universal fixation plate comprising: a central hub portion; and a plurality of pairs of diametrically disposed fingers extending substantially radially from said hub portion, wherein said universal fixation plate is made from a material capable of being cut and bent and is characterized adequate strength and biocompatability for use as an endo-implant; and whereby said universal fixation plate is capable of being cut into any one of a number of differently configured fixation plates by selectively removing all,portions of, one or more of said fingers, thus eliminating the necessity of maintaining a inventory of differently configured fixation plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 1 wherein said central hub portion is substantially circular and said fingers extend radially therefrom and are evenly spaced thereabout, said fingers comprising an integral one-piece part of said hub portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein said fingers have perforations therealong for receipt of surgical screws by which said plate may be attached to the bone or bone fragments being stabilized.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 3 wherein said plate is made in more than one size.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 4 wherein said plate is made of material chosen from the class consisting of titanium, surgical grade stainless steel and surgical grade alloys.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 5 wherein said fingers have one of rectilinear and scalloped longitudinal sides and have rounded ends.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 6 wherein each of said fingers has one of round and elongated holes formed therein and spaced therealong for receipt of surgical screws by which said plate may be attached to the bone or bone fragment being stabilized.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 7 wherein said plate is adapted to have selected fingers removed to assume a shape chosen from the class consisting of a strap shape, a Y-shape, a skewed Y-shape, a T-shape, an L-shape, an H-shape and a cross shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein said plate is made of any material capable of being cut and bent, characterized by adequate strength and characterized by compatibility for use as an endo-implant.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 9 wherein said plate is made of material chosen from the class consisting of titanium, surgical grade stainless steel and surgical grade alloys.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 9 wherein said plate is made of material chosen from the class consisting of titanium, surgical grade stainless steel, surgical grade alloys, and a material having said required characteristics and which is absorbable by the body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein said plate is made in more than one size.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein said fingers narrow slightly in width at the junctures of the fingers and said hub portion.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein said fingers have one of rectilinear and scalloped longitudinal sides and have rounded ends.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein all of said fingers are of the same length.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein all of said fingers save one diametric pair thereof are of the same length, said diametric pair of fingers being of a greater length.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein said plate is initially planar prior to bending to shape.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein each of said fingers has one of round and elongated holes formed therein and spaced therealong for receipt of surgical screws by which said plate may be attached to the bone or bone fragments being stabilized.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein said fingers have transverse indicia formed thereon to guide the surgeon in cutting selected fingers to an appropriate length.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
46 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 2 wherein said plate is adapted to have selected fingers removed to assume a shape chosen from the class consisting of a strap shape, a Y-shape, a skewed Y-shape, a T-shape, an L-shape, an H-shape and a cross shape.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 1 wherein said fingers have perforations therealong for receipt of surgical screws by which said plate may be attached to the bone or bone fragments being stabilized.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 1 wherein said plate is made in more than one size.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
43 words
The internal fixation plate claimed in claim 1 wherein said plate is made of material chosen from the class consisting of titanium, surgical grade stainless steel, surgical grade alloys, and a material having said required characteristics and which is absorbable by the body.
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