Spinal distraction instrument
Description
Claims
The ornamental design for a spinal distraction instrument, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D667542
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 14, 2012
Date of Patent: Sep 18, 2012
Inventor: Jeffrey B. Kleiner (Denver, CO)
Primary Examiner: Bridget L Eland
Attorney: Sheridan Ross P.C.
Application Number: 29/415,847
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 14, 2012
Date of Patent: Sep 18, 2012
Inventor: Jeffrey B. Kleiner (Denver, CO)
Primary Examiner: Bridget L Eland
Attorney: Sheridan Ross P.C.
Application Number: 29/415,847
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133)