Needle shield for an injection device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a needle shield for an injection device showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the top of the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is s plan view of the bottom of the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an elevational view of one end of the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is an elevational view of the end opposite the end depicted in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a elevational view of one side of the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a elevational view of the other side of the embodiment depicted in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a needle shield for an injection device, as shown.

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Inventors:	Hommann; Edgar (Grossaffoltern, CH), Hostettler; Peter (Erisgen, CH)
Assignee:	Disetronic Licensing AG (Burgdorf, CH)
Appl. No.:	D/128,932
Filed:	August 31, 2000

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/130
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/130,113,114,112 ;604/192,198,263,110,264,161,162

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dorsey & Whitney LLP