Suture anchor

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a suture anchor showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a right-side view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a left-side view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken lines illustrate portions of the suture anchor that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a suture anchor as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1144871
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 17, 2024
Date of Patent: Aug 25, 2026
Inventor: Christopher Ninh (Irvine, CA)
Primary Examiner: Joseph Kukella
Assistant Examiner: Gilbert B Ford
Application Number: 29/963,492