Linear surgical fastener applier

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a linear surgical fastener applier showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is an end elevational view thereof, as seen from the right of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an end elevational view thereof, as seen from the left of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a linear surgical fastener applier, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Rawson; Paul O. (Easton, CT), Yagami; Richard (Bridgewater, CT)
Assignee:	United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT)
Appl. No.:	06/538,932
Filed:	October 4, 1983

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145
Field of Search:	;D24/26,27,28 ;D8/48,49,50,51,68 ;128/305,325,326,334R,335,753,754 ;227/DIG.1,19,109,110,120,127,129,134,156 ;206/339

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Primary Examiner: Word; A. Hugo
Assistant Examiner: Reid; Stella M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nathan; John E. Gilbert; Douglas J.