Femoral implant

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D808524
  • Patent Number
    D808,524
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, November 29, 2016
    8 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, January 23, 2018
    6 years ago
  • Inventors
    • Robichaud; Jean
  • Original Assignees
  • Examiners
    • Hanson; Charles
    Agents
    • Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 155-157
    • CPC
    • A61F2/36
    • A61F2/3662
    • A61F2/30767
    • A61F2/34
    • A61F2002/3631
    • A61F2002/30332
    • A61F2002/365
    • A61F2002/30507
    • A61F2310/00029
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a top and left perspective view of a femoral implant showing my new design;



FIG. 2 is a bottom and right perspective view of the femoral implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the femoral implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the femoral implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 5 is a left-side elevation view of the femoral implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 6 is a right-side elevation view of the femoral implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the femoral implant shown in FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the femoral implant shown in FIG. 1.


The portions shown in broken lines do not form part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a femoral implant, as shown and described.
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