Spinal fusion implant

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spinal fusion implant showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is an end view of the leading side of the spinal fusion implant of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the spinal fusion implant of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is an end of the trailing side of the spinal fusion implant of FIG. 1.

The broken line showing is included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the spinal fusion implant that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for spinal fusion implant, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	VerHage; Benjamin (San Francisco, CA), Mindoro; Michael (Richmond, CA), Gelinas; Claude (Albuquerque, NM)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type NuVasive, Inc. San Diego CA US
Assignee:	NuVasive, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/475,314
Filed:	December 2, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	12578467	Oct 13, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/155,156 ;606/60,61,73,95,213,65,67,288,902,246,248,249 ;623/17.11,17.12,17.13,17.14,17.15,17.16,23.61,23.56,247,213 ;D15/143,139

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Hanson; Charles
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Spangler; Jonathan Prado; Heather