Combined universal connector and cap

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the combined universal connector with cap inserted into a medical bag showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the combined universal connector and cap, all sides being equal;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the combined universal connector and cap in a detached mode;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the cap, the connector not being shown for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the universal connector;

FIG. 8 is another side elevational view of the universal connector;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view of the connector; and,

FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the connector;

The cap has been omitted from FIGS. 7 through 10 for clarity of illustration.

The medical bag shown in broken lines in FIG. 1 is for illustrative purpose only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for the combined universal connector and cap, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Niedospial, Jr.; John J. (Burlington, NJ), Gabbard; Mark E. (Salisbury, MD), Gabbard; Timothy J. (Salisbury, MD)
Assignee:	Bracco Research USA, Inc. (Princeton, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/082,309
Filed:	January 20, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/112; D24/129; D9/453
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/112,113 ;604/283,249,111,411,415,905,280,284,412,413,414

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Primary Examiner: Lucas; Susan J.
Assistant Examiner: Ramirez; Cynthia E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Balogh; Imre