Robert J Crews

US Patent:

8394131, Mar 12, 2013

Filed:

Sep 25, 2006

Appl. No.:

12/088580

Inventors:

Charles A. Wing - Center Valley PA, US
Robert M. Crews - Memphis TN, US

Assignee:

Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC - Center Valley PA

International Classification:

A61B 17/70
A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606280, 606264

Abstract:

An occipital plate system comprising: (a) a plate having one or more apertures for receiving bone fasteners adapted for securing the plate to the skull; (b) two rails extending outwardly from opposing sides of the plate; and (c) two rod receptacles, each comprising a body portion and a receiver portion, the body portion defining a passageway through which one of the rails slides, the receiver portion defining a cavity to receive a rod and threads above the cavity for receiving a set screw such that at least a portion of each of a rail, the rod and the set screw are contained within the rod receptacle.