Cassette for arthroscopic irrigation system tubing set

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cassette for arthroscopic irrigation system tubing set showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design of a cassette for arthroscopic irrigation system tubing set, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Dodge; Larry H. (River Falls, WI), Guenther; William A. (Spring Lake Park, MN)
Assignee:	Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/039,824
Filed:	June 6, 1995

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	371011	Jan 11, 1995
	03475	Jan 12, 1993	5403277

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/111
Field of Search:	;D24/111,108,128,112 ;128/DIG.12,DIG.13 ;604/30,34,153,151 ;417/477,442,476

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Griswold; Gary L. Kirn; Walter N. Bauer; Stephen W.