Linear anastomosis stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a linear anastomosis stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevation thereof;

FIG. 3 is an elevation as seen from the side opposite FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view;

FIG. 6 is an elevation as seen from the left of FIG. 2; and

FIG. 7 is an elevation as seen from the right of FIG. 2.

Claims

The ornamental design for a linear anastomasis stapler, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Green; David T. (Norwalk, CT), Rawson; Paul O. (Easton, CT), Yagami; Richard (Bridgewater, CT)
Assignee:	United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT)
Appl. No.:	06/270,274
Filed:	June 3, 1981

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jan 9, 1981 [AU]			83,124
Jan 9, 1981 [AU]			83,125
May 12, 1981 [CA]			12-05-81-4

Current U.S. Class:	D24/145; D8/49
Current International Class:	D2402
Field of Search:	;D24/26,27 ;D8/49 ;128/334R,305 ;227/19,DIG.1,156,129,134,120,110,127,76

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D168517	December 1952	Marano
D195591	July 1963	Sage et al.
3079606	March 1963	Bobrov
3482428	December 1969	Kapitanov
3490675	January 1970	Green
3499591	March 1970	Green
4109844	August 1978	Becht
4204623	May 1980	Green
4319576	March 1982	Rothfuss
4350160	September 1982	Kolesov et al.
4354628	October 1982	Green

Foreign Patent Documents

	888868		Dec 1971		CA
	927936		Jun 1963		GB
	173878		Sep 1965		SU

Primary Examiner: Ansher; Bernard
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nathan; John E. Gilbert; Stephen P.