Spinous process sizer distractor

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top front left perspective view of a spinous process sizer distractor 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.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D627460
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 8, 2009
Date of Patent: Nov 16, 2010
Inventor: Kenneth L. Horton (Birmingham, AL)
Primary Examiner: Charles A Rademaker
Assistant Examiner: Charles D Hanson
Attorney: Bush Intellectual Property Law
Application Number: 29/351,595
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133)