Prosthetic implant support structure

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a prosthetic implant support structure of our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front end elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a rear end elevation view thereof.

Broken lines appearing in the several views form no part of the claimed design. Unclaimed subject matter is shown in broken lines for the purpose of illustrating the environment in which the article embodying the design is used.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a prosthetic implant support structure, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hanssen; Arlen D. (Rochester, MN), Lewallen; David G. (Rochester, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Hanssen; Arlen D. Lewallen; David G. Rochester Rochester MN MN US US
Assignee:	Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN)
Appl. No.:	D/379,094
Filed:	November 15, 2010

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	11560276	Nov 15, 2006
	10225774	Aug 22, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/155,156,133,152,154,135,144-146,151 ;606/194,198,99,100,264,266,280,319,329 ;623/23.54,23.7,1.15,903,19.11,19.13,19.14,20.11,20.2,23.42,23.46-23.48 ;604/1.02,103.02

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Hanson; Charles
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner P.A.