Lancing device with transparent endcap

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a lancing device with transparent endcap according to a preferred form of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the lancing device with transparent endcap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a back view of the lancing device with transparent endcap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a first side view of the lancing device with transparent endcap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a second side view of the lancing device with transparent endcap of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a rear end view of the lancing device with transparent endcap of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a forward end view of the lancing device with transparent endcap of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a lancing device with transparent endcap, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Levaughn; Richard W. (McDonough, GA), Flynn; Stephen J. (Peachtree City, GA), Kennedy; Gwenn E. (Ellenwood, GA), Lipoma; Michael V. (Villa Rica, GA)
Assignee:	Facet Technologies, LLC (Marietta, GA)
Appl. No.:	D/134,565
Filed:	December 20, 2000

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	112535	Oct 19, 1999	D444557

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/146
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/146,147,114,113 ;606/182,181

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Gardner Groff Mehrman & Josephic