Esophageal cytology balloon catheter

Description

FIG. 1 is a side elevational view of an esophageal cytology balloon catheter showing my design, with the connector portion thereof being shown in broken lines for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a partial view, detailing the end of the catheter of the subject design including the esophageal cytology balloon portion thereof;

FIG. 3 is an end view of FIG. 2 taken from the right-hand side thereof;

FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 2 but with the esophageal cytology balloon catheter in an inflated state; and,

FIG. 5 is an end view of FIG. 4 taken from the right-hand side thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design of a esophageal cytology balloon catheter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Brandt; Lawrence J. (Scarsdale, NY)
Assignee:	Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center (NY)
Appl. No.:	D/004,630
Filed:	February 9, 1993

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/112
Field of Search:	;D24/112,108 ;128/757,756 ;604/96,101,270,284,54,53,196,101,280,283 ;606/191,192,194

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Casella; Anthony J. Hespos; Gerald E.