FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an expandable intervertebral implant, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention shown in an unexpanded state.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 1 , shown in an expanded state.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 1 , the bottom view being a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 4 a top view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 2 , the bottom view being a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 5 is a left-side view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 1 , the right-side view being a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 6 is a left-side view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 2 , the right-side view being a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 1 .

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 2 .

FIG. 9 is a front view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 1 ; and,

FIG. 10 is a front view of the expandable intervertebral implant shown in FIG. 2 .

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for an expandable intervertebral implant, as shown and described.

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