Bone graft delivery tool

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the bone graft delivery tool;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective exploded view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left elevation view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a detailed view of a portion of the bone graft delivery tool of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of Section A-A of FIG. 9.

The evenly spaced broken lines shown in the views are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the bone graft delivery tool that form no part of the claimed design. The dot dash lines shown in the views are included for the purpose of identifying enlarged view sections and the exploded view order. The dot dash lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a bone graft delivery tool, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kleiner; Jeffrey B. (Denver, CO), Grimberg, Jr.; Edward John (Golden, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Spinal Surgical Strategies, LLC Denver CO US
Assignee:	Spinal Surgical Strategies, LLC (Denver, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/453,829
Filed:	May 3, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,135,140,144,145,146

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