Implantable injection port

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the implantable injection port, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof, the other side being a mirror image therof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for an implantable injection port, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Fogarty; Terence M. (Hudson, WI)
Assignee:	Hudson Design Group (Hudson, WI)
Appl. No.:	D/068,701
Filed:	March 27, 1997

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2403
Field of Search:	;D24/155,108,130 ;128/899 ;604/93,127,86 ;623/11 ;211/69.8

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Andoll; G.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Vidas, Arrett & Steinkraus, P.A.