Landmark identifier for targeting an orthopaedic implant
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Description
The broken lines in the figures illustrate unclaimed environment only and form no part of the claimed design. The rear of the article forms no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a landmark identifier for targeting an orthopaedic implant, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D704841
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 17, 2012
Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey (Collierville, TN), Gary F. Prokop (Wheaton, IL), Adam M. Ruggles (Columbus, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M Spear
Assistant Examiner: Rhea Shields
Application Number: 29/434,854
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 17, 2012
Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey (Collierville, TN), Gary F. Prokop (Wheaton, IL), Adam M. Ruggles (Columbus, OH)
Primary Examiner: Robert M Spear
Assistant Examiner: Rhea Shields
Application Number: 29/434,854
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Orthopedic Or Chiropractic (43) (D24/171)