Three dimensional mastopexy implant

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D927689
  • Patent Number
    D927,689
  • Date Filed
    Monday, May 18, 2020
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, August 10, 2021
    3 years ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front view of a three dimensional mastopexy implant showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a top view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a side view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 5 is another side view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1;



FIG. 6 is a rear view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 7 is a top, front, side perspective view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a three dimensional mastopexy implant, as shown and described.
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