Combined driver and holder for spinal hooks or screws

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a combined driver and holder for spinal hooks and screws, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof, the front elevational view being identical thereto;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along lines 6--6 of FIG. 8;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof in open position with the end knob in raised condition;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along lines 8--8 of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along lines 9--9 of FIG. 7.

The broken line showing of the distal tip of FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a combined driver and holder for spinal hooks or screws, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Price; Gregory G. (Warsaw, IN), Meyers; John E. (Columbia City, IN)
Assignee:	Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN)
Appl. No.:	07/634,282
Filed:	December 21, 1990

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/133; D24/143
Field of Search:	;D24/143,147,133 ;606/86,72,74,61,205,206,207,208 ;128/751

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Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Geringer; Margaret L.