Interbody bone implant

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an interbody bone implant showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 2.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an interbody bone implant, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Blain; Jason (Encinitas, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Blain; Jason Encinitas CA US
Assignee:	Spinal Elements, Inc. (Carlsbad, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/404,922
Filed:	October 26, 2011

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	13033791	Feb 24, 2011	8740949

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/155,133,135 ;623/17.15,17.16,17.12 ;604/500 ;606/61,280,281,60,298,147,916 ;D12/204,207 ;D1/100,127,130 ;D21/386

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Hanson; Charles
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP