Cervical interbody fusion device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cervical interbody fusion device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a back view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a partial cross sectional view of a top or bottom portion of the device.

The stipple hatching shown depicts a porous surface.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a cervical interbody fusion device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Chang; Wei-Hsiang (Duluth, GA), Laffoon; Stephen Lee (Atlanta, GA), Lee; Christopher S. D. (Atlanta, GA), Safranski; David Lee (Atlanta, GA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Vertera, Inc. Atlanta GA US
Assignee:	Vertera, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
Appl. No.:	D/531,125
Filed:	June 23, 2015

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

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Primary Examiner: Hanson; Charles D