Neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis of FIG. 1, with the understanding that the back view is a mirror image of the front view;

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis of FIG. 1, with the understanding that the left side view is a mirror image of the right side view;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a front view of the neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis of FIG. 6, with the understanding that the back view is a mirror image of the front view; and,

FIG. 10 is a right side view of the neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis of FIG. 6, with the understanding that the left side view is a mirror image of the right side view.

Claims

The ornamental design for a neuro sub-temporal plate for osteosynthesis, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Stone; Kevin T. (Warsaw, IN)
Assignee:	Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc. (Jacksonville, FL)
Appl. No.:	D/050,470
Filed:	February 20, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155; D6/332; D25/138
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155 ;D6/332 ;D25/138 ;623/11,16 ;609/69-72

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Andoli; Gregory
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.