Bone plate system extender plate

- Spinal Concepts, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bone plate system extender plate emphasizing a top surface.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a bone plate system extender plate emphasizing a bottom surface.

FIG. 3 is a top view of a bone plate system extender plate.

FIG. 4 is a left end view of an extender plate.

FIG. 5 is a right end view of an extender plate.

FIG. 6 is a right side view of a bone plate system extender plate.

FIG. 7 is a left side view of a bone plate system extender plate.

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of a bone plate system extender plate; and,

FIG. 9 is an alternate embodiment of a perspective view of a bone plate system extender plate emphasizing a top surface.

Claims

The ornamental design for a bone plate system extender plate, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D505205
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 1, 2002
Date of Patent: May 17, 2005
Assignee: Spinal Concepts, Inc. (Austin, TX)
Inventor: Jim Freid (Manchaca, TX)
Primary Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Attorney: Beth A. Vrioni
Application Number: 29/155,057
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Prosthesis Or Implant (D24/155)