Clamp for tubular structures and the like

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the clamp for tubular structures and the like showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a clamp for tubular structures and the like, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Messina; Mark Anthony (Manchester, NH)
Assignee:	Gen-Probe Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/189,109
Filed:	August 29, 2003

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/395; D8/396
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D11/354-356,371,394-396 ;24/16R,22,67R,20S,115R,546,563,343 ;248/49,51,62,72.2,74.1-74.3,316.1,316.7

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Windmuller; John
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C. Cappellari, Esq.; Charles B.