Cartridge for a linear surgical stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cartridge for a linear surgical stapler showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view as seen from the side opposite FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view as seen from the rear in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an end elevational view as seen from right of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is an end elevational view as seen from the left of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a cartridge for a linear surgical stapler, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Green; David T. (Norwalk, CT)
Assignee:	United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT)
Appl. No.:	06/598,786
Filed:	April 10, 1984

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145
Field of Search:	;D24/26,27,28 ;227/19,83,109,110,124,DIG.1 ;206/339 ;128/305,334R

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D271714	December 1983	Green
D271796	December 1983	Green
D272279	January 1984	Green
3275211	September 1966	Hirsch et al.
3315863	April 1967	O'Dea
4354628	October 1982	Green
4383634	May 1983	Green
4402445	September 1983	Green

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