Splittable catheter introducer

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of splittable catheter introducer showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof with the other side being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design of a splittable catheter introducer, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cindrich; Christopher N. (South Jordan, UT), Howell; Glade H. (Sandy, UT), Musgrave; Kenneth C. (Salt Lake City, UT), Davis; Bryan G. (Sandy, UT)
Assignee:	Becton, Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/087,169
Filed:	April 28, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/112
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/112,113,111,130,146,147 ;604/264,158,170,164,282,165,168,110 ;606/83,167,169,170,171,185,189

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Foreign Patent Documents

	0139091		May 1985		EP
	2104226		Dec 1971		DE
	1381053		Jan 1975		GB

Primary Examiner: Lucas; Susan J.
Assistant Examiner: Ramirez; Cynthia E.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Lee; Eric M.