Spinal distraction instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a spinal distraction instrument showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a spinal distraction instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kleiner; Jeffrey B. (Denver, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/393,737
Filed:	June 8, 2011

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	12367487	Feb 6, 2009	8088163

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,145,146,147 ;606/246,264,279,86A,86R ;623/17.11

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Primary Examiner: Eland; Bridget L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sheridan Ross P.C.