Arthroplasty jig blank

Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom perspective view of a right tibial jig blank of an arthroplasty jig blank.

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the right tibial jig blank of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the right tibial jig blank of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of the right tibial jig blank of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the right tibial jig blank of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the right tibial jig blank of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view of the right tibial jig blank of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of the right tibial jig blank of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of a left tibial jig blank, which is a mirror image of the right tibial jig blank of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for an arthroplasty jig blank, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Park; Ilwhan (Walnut Creek, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Park; Ilwhan Walnut Creek CA US
Assignee:	OtisMed Corporation (Alameda, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/394,882
Filed:	June 22, 2011

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29296687	Oct 25, 2007	D642263

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/140
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/140,146,143,155 ;D15/133 ;606/79,82,86R-89 ;33/511,512,562,566

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Fitts; Carissa C
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Polsinelli PC