An ultrasonic cutting tool for medical use

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ultrasonic cutting tool for medical use showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof, the view opposite that shown in FIG. 2 is identical to that shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof, the view opposite that shown in FIG. 3 is identical to that shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 4 is an end elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is an end elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 4.

The broken line showing the connector in FIGS. 1-3 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an ultrasonic cutting tool for medical use, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hood; Larry I. (Laguna Hills, CA), Hughes; Gregg (El Toro, CA)
Assignee:	Advanced Osseous Technologies, Inc. (Aliso Viejo, CA)
Appl. No.:	07/714,091
Filed:	June 11, 1991

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/144; D24/146
Field of Search:	;D8/70,47,98,101 ;30/167,168,169 ;128/24A ;606/79,83,169 ;604/22 ;408/36,62,230 ;175/715,8 ;D24/146,147,170,231 ;D15/138,139 ;D19/35

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Primary Examiner: Word; A. Hugo
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear