Combined punctum plug dilator and inserter for treating dry eye or other ophthalmic ailments

Description

FIG. 1 is a side view of a combined punctum plug dilator and inserter for treating dry eye or other ophthalmic ailments, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left end view of the punctum plug dilator inserter shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a right end view of the punctum plug dilator inserter shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a side view of an alternate embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left end view of the punctum plug dilator inserter shown in FIG. 4.

FIG 6 is a right end view of the punctum plug dilator inserter shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 7 is a side view of another alternate embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a left end view of the punctum plug dilator inserter shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 9 is a right end view of the punctum plug dilator inserter shown in FIG. 7.

FIG. 10 is a side view of another alternate embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 11 is a left end view of the punctum plug dilator inserter shown in FIG. 10.

FIG. 12 is a right end view of the punctum plug dilator inserter shown in FIG. 10.

Claims

The ornamental design for a combined punctum plug dilator and inserter for treating dry eye or other ophthalmic ailments, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Freeman; Jerre M. (Memphis, TN)
Appl. No.:	06/777,751
Filed:	September 19, 1985

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/135; D24/112; D24/147
Field of Search:	;D24/23,26,27,28,8 ;128/334,303.11,1R,130,341 ;604/893,294 ;D8/47,16,105

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D227943	July 1973	Crary
3826258	July 1974	Abraham
3949750	April 1976	Freeman

Other References

Aloe Medical-Instrument-Diagnostic/Surgical, .COPYRGT.1965, Trylon Wilder Lacrimal Dilator, item #C2995, p. 75. . Architectural and Building Trades Dictionary, .COPYRGT.1950, Punches, FIG. 283, p. 246..

Primary Examiner: Word; A. Hugo
Assistant Examiner: Reid; Stella M.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kile; Bradford E.