Spinous process inserter

Description

FIG. 1 is a top front left perspective view of a spinous process inserter showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for a spinous process inserter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Horton; Kenneth L. (Birmingham, AL)
Appl. No.:	D/351,584
Filed:	December 8, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,146,150,152,171,144,145,147,148,149,151,153,154,127,128,129,130,106-108,112,111,200 ;D23/40,47,57,60,67,68,69,80,82,83,84,93,94,97,107 ;D8/72,73,74 ;600/184,201-203,210-218,220-223,224,225-227 ;606/7,86A,86B,119

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Primary Examiner: Eland; Bridget L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Bush; Kenneth M. Walsh; Gerald M. Bush Intellectual Property Law