Battery housing for an orthopedic surgical device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a battery housing for an orthopedic surgical device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof, the right side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a battery housing for an orthopedic surgical device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Pitzen; James F. (Maplewood, MN), Smith; Jeffrey D. (Marine on St. Croix, MN), Alexson; Charles E. (Hayward, WI), Fenske; Lawrence J. (Oregon, WI)
Assignee:	Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/046,265
Filed:	November 13, 1995

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	33712	Jan 18, 1995
	24242	Jun 10, 1994

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Current U.S. Class:	D13/103
Current International Class:	1302
Field of Search:	;D13/103 ;429/96-100,153

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Primary Examiner: Sincavage; Joel
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Griswold; Gary L. Kirn; Walter N. Hohenshell; Jeffrey J.