Dental implant

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a dental implant showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevation thereof the side opposite being a mirror image;

FIG. 3 is an end elevation thereof, the end opposite being a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings represent environment only and are not part of the ornamental design claimed.

Phantom lining, where utilized, is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the claimed design to the features shown in phantom.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dental implant, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D511833
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 1, 2003
Date of Patent: Nov 22, 2005
Inventor: Peter S. Wöhrle (Corona Del Mar, CA)
Primary Examiner: Charles A. Rademaker
Attorney: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP
Application Number: 29/191,120
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dental (34) (D24/156)