Orthopedic plate

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an orthopedic plate showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 3--3 in FIG. 2; and,

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 4--4 in FIG. 2.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for an "orthopedic plate," as shown.

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Inventors:	Den Hartog; Bryan D. (Rapid City, SD), Ducharme; Dustin (Stow, OH)
Assignee:	Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc. (Medina, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/313,858
Filed:	February 17, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155,156,157 ;623/17.11,16.71 ;D8/391-393,382,354 ;606/246,247,248,249,258,267,280,70,71,283,299,166,903,905,906,286,396,17.16,17.13,250,272,74D

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Primary Examiner: Rademaker; Charles A
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Hudak, Shunk & Farine Co. LPA