Needle guide for ultrasound transducer

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a needle guide for ultrasound transducer showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a needle guide for ultrasound transducer, as shown.

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Inventors:	Mikula-Curtis; Anastasia M. (Saratoga, CA), Henderson; Richard W. (Fremont, CA), Mesaros; Robert (Bozeman, MT), Park; William J. (San Jose, CA), MacInnes; Brian S. (Saratoga, CA), Ruvolo; Kathleen A. (Mill Valley, CA), Bertuccelli; Randel J. (Mt. Aukum, CA)
Assignee:	Acuson Corporation (Mountain View, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/080,541
Filed:	November 26, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/140
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/140,130,128,129,186 ;600/461,459,464,567,463 ;604/116

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

4899756	February 1990	Sonek
5076279	December 1991	Aurenson et al.
5427108	June 1995	Bullinger
5623931	April 1997	Wung et al.
5758650	June 1998	Miller et al.

Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Toth; Liza K.