An anterior bone plate system is provided that promotes osseous fusion and allows subsidence while restricting extension. The bone plate system requires a minimum number of screws for securing the plate onto bone, thus reducing the amount of osseous tissue damage incurred by the bone structures to which...http://www.google.de/patents/US20030187443?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20030187443 - Anterior bone plate system and method of use