Vertebral augmentation needle

- CareFusion 2200, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a vertebral augmentation needle of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view thereof, where a left side elevation view will substantially be a mirror image of the right side elevation view;

FIG. 3; is a distal end elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a proximal end elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The claimed ornamental design is shown in solid lines in the drawings. Any broken lines in the drawings form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a vertebral augmentation needle, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D669168
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 29, 2010
Date of Patent: Oct 16, 2012
Assignee: CareFusion 2200, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: John A. Krueger (Muskego, WI), Evan D. Linderman (Northbrook, IL)
Primary Examiner: David Muller
Attorney: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Application Number: 29/358,542