Intervertebral implant

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an intervertebral implant showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a side elevation of the side opposite that shown in FIG. 3.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an intervertebral implant, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Miles; Patrick (San Diego, CA), Curran; Matthew (Carlsbad, CA)
Assignee:	NuVasive, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/227,372
Filed:	April 11, 2005

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	11093409	Mar 29, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155 ;606/61,72,74 ;623/17.16,17.17,11.11

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Primary Examiner: Rademaker; Charles A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Spangler; Jonathan