Landmark identifier for targeting an orthopaedic implant

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an implementation of a landmark identifier for targeting an orthopaedic implant, showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the design of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another implementation of our new design.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the design of FIG. 4; and,

FIG. 6 is a front view of the design of FIG. 4.

The broken lines in the figures illustrate unclaimed environment only and form no part of the claimed design. The rear of the article forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a landmark identifier for targeting an orthopaedic implant, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Ritchey; Nicholas S. (Collierville, TN), Prokop; Gary F. (Wheaton, IL), Ruggles; Adam M. (Columbus, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis TN US
Assignee:	Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Family ID:	43626443
Appl. No.:	D/434,854
Filed:	October 17, 2012

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	12547719	Aug 26, 2009	8086734

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/171
Current CPC Class:	H04L12/1854 20130101; H04L29/08072 20130101; H04L67/42 20130101; H04L69/16 20130101; H04L69/329 20130101; H04L69/40 20130101; H04L45/00 20130101; H04L12/1886 20130101
Current International Class:	2400
Field of Search:	;D24/171,155,158,187 ;606/96-98 ;600/424,426,407

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M
Assistant Examiner: Shields; Rhea
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fish & Richardson P.C.