Capsulorhexis forceps with tab

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a capsulorhexis forceps with tab, showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the subject design in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left-side view of the subject design in FIG. 1, the right-side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the subject design in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the subject design in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a front view of the subject design in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a capsulorhexis forceps with tab, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Chandler; Lamar (St. Petersburg, FL), Lee; Edwin G. (Burlington, MA), Mc Linden; Thomas (Woodbury, CT), Szymanski; Aaron (Bristol, CT)
Assignee:	Becton, Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/112,688
Filed:	October 21, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/143
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/143,133 ;D28/55 ;606/205,207,210,211,213,206,215,217,227,221,107,148,162,174

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D274465	June 1984	Davison
D341886	November 1993	Stolte
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4706669	November 1987	Schlegel
4753235	June 1988	Hasson
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5167618	December 1992	Kershner
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5728117	March 1998	Lash
5766181	June 1998	Chambers et al.

Other References

"Closed-chamber capsulohrexis for cataract extraction combined with penetrating keratoplasty", Lee SaBaca, M.D.; Randy J. Epstein, M.D., J Cataract Retract Surg--vol. 27, May 1998, pp. 581-584, pp. 64-65--Forceps, ASICO, p. 62--Forceps--Katena. . Akorn Ophthalmics, Utrata/Kershner Capsulorhexis Cystotome Forceps in Titanium (4 pages)..

Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Voellmicke; John L. McWha; Keith J.