Disk prosthesis

- Concept Matrix, LLC

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a disc prosthesis showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevation thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front elevation thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a disk prosthesis, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D557417
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 14, 2006
Date of Patent: Dec 11, 2007
Assignee: Concept Matrix, LLC (Orlando, FL)
Inventor: Walter W. Eckman (Tupelo, MS)
Primary Examiner: Charles Rademaker
Attorney: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Application Number: 29/248,994
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Prosthesis Or Implant (D24/155)