Self-sealing valve port

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a self-sealing valve port, showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the port of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the port of FIG. 1, the rear view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the port of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a cross-section view of the port taken along line 5--5 in FIG. 2.

Claims

The ornamental design for a self-sealing valve port, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Wilkinson; Bradley Mark (North Haledon, NJ), Golabek, Jr.; Robert S. (Towaco, NJ)
Assignee:	Becton Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/108,996
Filed:	August 6, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/129
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D23/233,248,260,269,262 ;D24/108,112,129 ;137/843,844 ;251/12,149.8,149.6 ;604/408,246,256,537,539,19,27,167.04 ;600/204

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Thomas; Nanette S. McWha; Keith J.