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Spinal fusion implant

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  • Patent Grant
  • D741488
  • Patent Number
    D741,488
  • Date Filed
    Friday, March 28, 2014
    10 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, October 20, 2015
    9 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 155-157
    • 623 01711-01716
    • 623 020290
    • 606 090000
    • 606 085000
    • 606 0860A0
    • 606 087000
    • 606 279000
    • 128 898000
    • CPC
    • A61F2/4611
    • A61F2/442
    • A61F2/447
    • A61F2220/0025
    • A61F2002/4475
    • A61F2002/30841
    • A61F2002/2835
    • A61F2002/30904
    • A61F2002/30785
    • A61F2002/443
    • A61F2002/30578
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spinal fusion implant showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a side view of the spinal fusion implant of FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 3 is a plan view of a proximal end view of the spinal fusion implant of FIG. 1.


The broken lines illustrate portions of the spinal fusion implant and form no part of the claimed embodiment.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a spinal fusion implant, substantially as shown and described.
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Child 12329195 US