Linear surgical stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a linear surgical stapler showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view of the design, the right side elevational view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the design;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the design;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the design; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of the design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Sprecklemeier; Lawrence (Cincinnati, OH), Hunt; David L. (Cincinnati, OH)
Assignee:	Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, NJ)
Appl. No.:	07/673,709
Filed:	March 22, 1991

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145; D24/143
Field of Search:	;D24/145,146,147,138,143 ;227/19,175,176,901,902,107,124 ;606/142,144,151

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D272272	January 1984	Green et al.
D273513	April 1984	Spreckelmeier
D283842	May 1986	Rawson et al.
D284217	June 1986	Green
D294518	March 1988	Green et al.
3494533	February 1970	Green et al.
4508253	April 1985	Green
5018657	May 1991	Pedlick et al.

Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Coletti; Paul A.