Bone plate system extender plate

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bone plate system extender plate emphasizing a top surface.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a bone plate system extender plate emphasizing a bottom surface.

FIG. 3 is a top view of a bone plate system extender plate.

FIG. 4 is a left end view of an extender plate.

FIG. 5 is a right end view of an extender plate.

FIG. 6 is a right side view of a bone plate system extender plate.

FIG. 7 is a left side view of a bone plate system extender plate.

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of a bone plate system extender plate; and,

FIG. 9 is an alternate embodiment of a perspective view of a bone plate system extender plate emphasizing a top surface.

Claims

The ornamental design for a bone plate system extender plate, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Freid; Jim (Manchaca, TX)
Assignee:	Spinal Concepts, Inc. (Austin, TX)
Appl. No.:	D/155,057
Filed:	February 1, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155 ;606/61,69

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Foreign Patent Documents

	88/03781		Jun 1988		WO

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Primary Examiner: Davis; Antoine D.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Vrioni; Beth A.