Compression force magnifier

- Zimmer, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a compression force magnifier showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

The broken lines depict portions of the compression force magnifier that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a compression force magnifier, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1033648
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 23, 2020
Date of Patent: Jul 2, 2024
Assignee: Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN)
Inventor: Adam Finley (Winona Lake, IN)
Primary Examiner: Wendy L Arminio
Assistant Examiner: Maheen Khurshid
Application Number: 29/759,388
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthopedic Or Chiropractic (43) (D24/171)