Landmark identifier for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant

- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an implementation of a landmark identifier for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the design of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 3 is a front view of the design of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in the drawing views are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the landmark identifier for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant that form no part of the claimed design.

The rear, opposite side, and bottom views that are not shown in the drawings or described in the specification form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a landmark identifier for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D674093
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 30, 2010
Date of Patent: Jan 8, 2013
Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey (Collierville, TN), Gary F. Prokop (Wheaton, IL), Adam M. Ruggles (Chicago, IL)
Primary Examiner: Anhdao Doan
Attorney: Fish & Richardson P.C.
Application Number: 29/376,026
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthopedic Or Chiropractic (43) (D24/171)