End cap for a spinal implant

Description

FIG. 1 is an interior end view of an end cap for a spinal implant showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of an alternative embodiment of an end cap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an interior end view of an alternative embodiment of an end cap for a spinal implant;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the end cap of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an interior end view of an alternative embodiment of an end cap for a spinal implant;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the end cap of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an interior end view of an alternative embodiment of an end cap for a spinal implant;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view of the end cap of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is an interior end view of an alternative embodiment of an end cap for a spinal implant;

FIG. 10 is a side elevational view of the end cap of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is an interior end view of an alternative embodiment of an end cap for a spinal implant; and,

FIG. 12 is a side elevational view of the end cap of FIG. 11.

Claims

The ornamental design for an end cap for a spinal implant, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Michelson; Gary K. (Venice, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/157,406
Filed:	March 18, 2002

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	151251	Oct 31, 2001	D457242
	146202	Aug 6, 2001	D454953
	133395	Nov 29, 2000	D450122
	116468	Jan 3, 2000	D439340

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155 ;606/60,61,72,73 ;134/3,32,41 ;128/92R,926 ;623/17.4,17.6

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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D425989	May 2000	Michelson
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Primary Examiner: Davis; Antoine Duval
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Martin & Ferraro, LLP