Endoscopic stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of an endoscopic stapler showing my new design, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for an endoscopic stapler, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Olson; Todd J. (Loveland, OH)
Assignee:	Ethicon, Inc. (Sommerville, NJ)
Appl. No.:	07/775,260
Filed:	October 11, 1991

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145
Field of Search:	;227/19,175,176,177,901,902 ;606/142,143,144,151 ;D24/145,146,147

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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