Anterior cervical plate

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an anterior cervical plate showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is an end elevational view thereof, the opposite end elevational view being a mirror image thereto;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereto

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof, the broken line showing of the locking elements are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design; and,

FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of a second embodiment of an anterior cervical plate showing my new design.

Claims

The ornamental design for the an anterior cervical plate, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Michelson; Gary K. (Venice, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/113,530
Filed:	November 4, 1999

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	088769	Jun 1, 1998
	022293	Feb 11, 1998	6193721

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155,140 ;623/111,116 ;609/69-72

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Martin & Ferraro, LLP