Orthopedic implant

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the orthopedic implant according to a first embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the orthopedic implant according to a second embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a left side view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a right side view thereof.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Cheney; Daniel F. (San Antonio, TX), Myerson; Mark S. (Baltimore, MD), Ellington; John Kent (Charlotte, NC), Chang; Thomas J. (Santa Rosa, CA), Coetzee; J. Chris (Eagan, MN), Den Hartog; Bryan D. (Urbandale, IA), Kadakia; Anish R. (Glenview, IL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type BioMedical Enterprises, Inc. San Antonio TX US
Assignee:	BioMedical Enterprises, Inc. (San Antonio, TX)
Appl. No.:	D/509,747
Filed:	November 20, 2014

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/155-157 ;D8/390

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Primary Examiner: Hanson; Charles
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Makay; Christopher L.