Vertebral augmentation needle

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a vertebral augmentation needle of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view thereof, where a left side elevation view will substantially be a mirror image of the right side elevation view;

FIG. 3; is a distal end elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a proximal end elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The claimed ornamental design is shown in solid lines in the drawings. Any broken lines in the drawings form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a vertebral augmentation needle, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Krueger; John A. (Muskego, WI), Linderman; Evan D. (Northbrook, IL)
Assignee:	CareFusion 2200, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/358,542
Filed:	March 29, 2010

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	11282102	Nov 18, 2005	7713273

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/112
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/112-114,133,186,130,127,147,146 ;606/181,185,79 ;604/164.13,117,167,164.01,528,264 ;600/101,139,143,566,567 ;128/200.24,207.14,207.15

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Primary Examiner: Muller; David
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione