Tissue retractor retention band

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tissue retractor retention band, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view, the rear view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right end view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left end view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tissue retractor retention band, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Austin; Gary (Euclid, OH), Austin; J. Timothy (Concord, OH), Picha; George J. (Independence, OH)
Assignee:	Applied Medical Technology, Inc. (Cleveland, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/096,289
Filed:	November 9, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/135
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/135,143 ;600/217,216,215,228,201,206,210,229,220,231,232,233

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Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Pearne, Gordon, McCoy & Granger LLP