Spinous process reamer

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top front left perspective view of a spinous process reamer showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The ornamental design for a surgical instrument for preparing the spinous process to receive a surgical implant.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for a spinous process reamer, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D622851
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 8, 2009
Date of Patent: Aug 31, 2010
Inventor: Kenneth L. Horton (Birmingham, AL)
Primary Examiner: Charles A Rademaker
Assistant Examiner: Carissa C Fitts
Attorney: Bush Intellectual Property Law
Application Number: 29/351,598
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Manually Driven (32) (D24/147)