Spinal fusion implant

Description

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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spinal fusion implant showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a side elevation thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a spinal fusion implant, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Barry; Richard (Vacaville, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/295,297
Filed:	September 25, 2007

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29245008	Dec 16, 2005	D556905

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155-157,133,107 ;623/1.13-1.17,17.11,16.11 ;604/1.02 ;433/141.3,121 ;81/119 ;D8/397 ;D11/38

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Primary Examiner: Rademaker; Charles A.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: O'Banion; John P.