Spinal fusion implant

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spinal fusion implant showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the spinal fusion implant of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a proximal end view of the spinal fusion implant of FIG. 1.

The broken lines illustrate portions of the spinal fusion implant and form no part of the claimed embodiment.

Claims

The ornamental design for a spinal fusion implant, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D741488
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 28, 2014
Date of Patent: Oct 20, 2015
Assignee: NuVasive, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: Antoine G. Tohmeh (Spokane, WA), Joseph Clark (San Diego, CA)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Charles Hanson
Application Number: 29/486,401
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Prosthesis Or Implant (D24/155)