Bioabsorbable structural interbody vertebral implant

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Description

FIG. 1 is a left side perspective view of the implant showing the wedge shape, the container hole, and the tabs on each side of the wedge shaped body.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing rounded corners, the wedge shaped body, and the end of the left tab.

FIG. 3 is a top view showing the growth enhanser retaining hole and the protruding tabs; and,

FIG. 4 is a front view showing the tabs thinner than front edge because of the slope of the top face.

Claims

The ornamental design for a bioabsorbable structural interbody vertebral implant, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
5782830 July 21, 1998 Farris
6143033 November 7, 2000 Paul et al.
6530955 March 11, 2003 Boyle et al.
D472972 April 8, 2003 Anderson
6679887 January 20, 2004 Nicholson et al.
6696073 February 24, 2004 Boyce et al.
Patent History
Patent number: D497993
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 22, 2003
Date of Patent: Nov 2, 2004
Inventors: Robert A. Dixon (Powell, OH), Donald J. Hackman (Columbus, OH)
Primary Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Application Number: 29/186,804
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Prosthesis Or Implant (D24/155)
International Classification: 2403;