Needle holder

Description

FIG. 1 is an upper perspective view of a needle holder showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a lower perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the needle holder of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the needle holder of FIG. 1;

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

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

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Niermann; Volker (Little Falls, NJ), Wilkinson; Bradley M. (North Haledon, NJ)
Assignee:	Becton, Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/146,404
Filed:	August 9, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/130
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/130,129,112,108,167 ;604/411,263,533,535,198 ;600/573,578,575

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

D307796	May 1990	Hanifl et al.
4947863	August 1990	Haber et al.
4991601	February 1991	Kasai et al.
D323710	February 1992	Kasai et al.

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