Vital signs monitoring unit

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a vital signs monitoring unit in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side thereof;

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

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a vital signs monitoring unit, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Saltzstein; William E. (Woodinville, WA), Sabri; Mohamed (Beaverton, OR), Burkhart; Scott M. (Hillsboro, OR), Semler; Gregory T. (Menlo Park, CA)
Assignee:	Instromedix, Inc. (Hillsboro, OR)
Appl. No.:	D/081,456
Filed:	January 2, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/186
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/186 ;600/345,391,393,481,484,519,513,528,532,536,538,549,586,483,485

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Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Klarquist Sparkman Campbell Leigh & Whinston, LLP