Distal end of obturator for a trocar

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the distal end of obturator for a trocar showing the design of my invention;

FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1 in a retracted position;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 1 in a retracted position;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1 in a retracted position;

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1 in a retracted position;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1 in an extended position;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 1 in an extended position, the left side being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1 in an extended position.

The broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and do not form part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a distal end of obturator for a trocar, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Haberland; Gary W. (Orlando, FL)
Assignee:	Dexterity Surgical Inc. (Roswell, GA)
Appl. No.:	D/120,614
Filed:	March 22, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/146
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/146,147,112,130 ;604/164.1,164.2,165,185,164.6 ;606/184,185

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Allen, Dyer, Doppelt, Milbrath & Gilchrist, P.A.