Forceps

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of forceps showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side view of the forceps;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the forceps;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the forceps;

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the forceps;

FIG. 6 is a front view of the forceps; and,

FIG. 7 is a top view of the forceps.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for forceps, as shown.

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Inventors:	Tetzlaff; Philip Mark (Golden, CO), Schmaltz; Dale Francis (Fort Collins, CO), Buysse; Steven Paul (Longmont, CO), Lawes; Kate Ryland (Boulder, CO)
Assignee:	Sherwood Services AG (Schaffhausen, CH)
Appl. No.:	D/095,494
Filed:	October 23, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/143
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/143,144,148 ;606/40,41,45,51,52,205-208,50

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Watterson; Eric