# US 2024/0189003 A1 · Construct for Bone Plate Modularity and Augmentation > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2024/0189003 A1 - Document ID: US20240189003A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/522,204 - Filed: 2023-11-28 - Published: 2024-06-13 - Earliest claimed: 2022-12-09 - Inventors: Albert C. Lynch - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20240189003A1 ## CPC - A61B 17/8057: {the interlocking form comprising a thread} - A61B 17/8028: {Cushions, i.e. elements forming interface between bone plate and bone} - A61B 17/8042: {the additional component being a cover over the screw head} - A61B 17/8047: {wherein the additional element surrounds the screw head in the plate hole (A61B17/8052 takes precedence)} - A61B 17/86: Pins or screws {or threaded wires; nuts therefor (A61B17/72 take precedence)} - A61B 2017/8655: {with special features for locking in the bone} - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract Methods and systems related to osteosynthesis are discussed herein. A construct for bone plate modularity and augmentation is disclosed. As used herein, the term “construct” refers to the functional combination of two or more implants, such as bone screws and bone plates. The construct includes a bone plate having a bone-facing surface and an opposite surface, at least one hole through the bone plate from the bone-facing surface to the opposite surface, and a primary threaded element. The primary threaded element extends through the hole, spans between the bone-facing surface and the opposite surface, and has a tip located on a side of the bone plate. The construct also includes a threaded interface separate from the bone plate, located on the side of the bone plate, and locking the primary threaded element in place in the construct. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A construct comprising: a bone plate having a bone-facing surface and an opposite surface; at least one hole through the bone plate from the bone-facing surface to the opposite surface; a primary threaded element: (i) extending through the hole; (ii) spanning between the bone-facing surface and the opposite surface; and (iii) having a tip located on a side of the bone plate; and a threaded interface separates from the bone plate, located on the side of the bone plate, and locking the primary threaded element in place in the construct. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, wherein the hole through the bone plate does not include threading for the primary threaded element. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, wherein the primary threaded element is a bone screw. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, wherein the primary threaded element is a locking screw. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, wherein the bone-facing surface is on the side of the bone plate. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, wherein the opposite surface is on the side of the bone plate. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, further comprising: a support element connected to the bone plate via the primary threaded element and the threaded interface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The construct of claim 7, wherein: the threaded interface is part of the support element. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) The construct of claim 7, further comprising: a coupling element; wherein the threaded interface is part of the coupling element. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) The construct of claim 7, wherein: the support element spans a width of the bone plate and grips the bone plate on a first edge of the bone plate and a second edge of the bone plate. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) The construct of claim 7, further comprising: a set of holes in the bone plate; wherein the support element covers the set of holes. ### Claim 12 (depends on 7) The construct of claim 7, wherein the support element comprises: a first piece on the side of the bone plate; and and a second piece on an opposite side of the bone plate. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The construct of claim 12, wherein: the threaded interface is part of the first piece. ### Claim 14 (depends on 7) The construct of claim 7, wherein: the support element comprises a first piece on the side of the bone plate and a second piece on an opposite side of the bone plate. ### Claim 15 (depends on 7) The construct of claim 7, further comprising: a situational plate attached to the support element; wherein the situational plate is attached to the bone plate via the support element. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The construct of claim 15, wherein: the situational plate has one of a t-shaped profile, a clover leaf shaped profile, and another patient-specific profile. ### Claim 17 (depends on 7) The construct of claim 7, further comprising: a situational plate attached to the support element; wherein the situational plate is attached to the bone plate via the support element. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, further comprising: a situational plate; wherein the threaded interface is part of the situational plate. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, further comprising: a coupling element; wherein the threaded interface is part of the coupling element. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The construct of claim 19, further comprising: a second threaded interface; wherein the second threaded interface is part of the coupling element, the threaded interface is on an inner surface of the coupling element, the second threaded interface is on an outer surface of the coupling element. ### Claim 21 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, wherein: without the threaded interface the bone plate and screw would otherwise form a bone-screw friction construct; and the construct is a fixed angle construct. ### Claim 22 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, wherein: the construct increases a strength of the bone plate over a fracture area. ### Claim 23 (depends on 1) The construct of claim 1, wherein: the construct alters an interface footprint of the bone plate. ### Claim 24 A construct comprising: a bone plate having a bone-facing surface and an opposite surface; at least one hole through the bone plate from the bone-facing surface to the opposite surface; a primary threaded element: (i) extending through the hole; (ii) spanning between the bone-facing surface and the opposite surface; and (iii) having a tip located on a side of the bone plate; a support element connected to the bone plate via the primary threaded element; and a set of holes in the bone plate; wherein the support element covers the set of holes. ### Claim 25 (depends on 24) The construct of claim 24, wherein: the support element spans a width of the bone plate and grips the bone plate on a first edge of the bone plate and a second edge of the bone plate. ### Claim 26 (depends on 24) The construct of claim 24, further comprising: a situational plate attached to the support element; wherein the situational plate is attached to the bone plate via the support element. ### Claim 27 A construct comprising: a bone plate having a bone-facing surface and an opposite surface; at least one hole through the bone plate from the bone-facing surface to the opposite surface; a primary threaded element: (i) extending through the hole; (ii) spanning between the bone-facing surface and the opposite surface; and (iii) having a tip located on a side of the bone plate; a support element connected to the bone plate via the primary threaded element; and a situational plate attached to the support element; wherein the situational plate is attached to the bone plate via the support element.