Three dimensional mastopexy implant

Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of a three dimensional mastopexy implant showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is another side view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a top, front, side perspective view of the three dimensional mastopexy implant shown in FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a three dimensional mastopexy implant, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Limem; Skander (Melrose, MA), Stires; Emily (Boston, MA), Marciante; Rebecca (North Reading, MA), Rizk; Said (Windham, NH), Moses; Arikha (Summit, NJ), Felix; Fabio (Foxborough, MA), Van Natta; Bruce (Westfield, IN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Tepha, Inc. Lexington MA US
Assignee:	Tepha, Inc. (Lexington, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/735,098
Filed:	May 18, 2020

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29668175	Oct 29, 2018	D888244
	29542048	Dec 25, 2018	D836778

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155

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Primary Examiner: Hanson; Charles D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Batt; Richard