Needle shield

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the needle shield;

FIG. 2 is a forward end view of the needle shield of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rearward end view of the needle shield of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the needle shield of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the needle shield of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the needle shield of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a needle shield, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Crawford; Jamie (New York, NY), Newby; C. Mark (Tuxedo, NY)
Assignee:	Becton Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/092,860
Filed:	August 28, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/130
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/130 ;604/263,192,193,110

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Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Thomas, Esq.; Nanette S.