Handle for a surgical instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handle for a surgical instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side view;

FIG. 3 is a left side view;

FIG. 4 is a top view;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view;

FIG. 6 is a front end view; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear-end view.

The broken line showing of a needle and surface structures on the handle are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a handle for a surgical instrument, as shown and described.

---

Inventors:	Inman; Mona J. (Eden Prairie, MN), Gaston; Johannes N. (Minnetonka, MN), VanOrnum; Douglas J. (Minnetonka, MN), Westrum, Jr.; John W. (Prior Lake, MN), Neisz; Johann J. (Coon Rapids, MN), Vandersloot; Vicki R. (Minneapolis, MN)
Assignee:	AMS Research Corporation (Minnetonka, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/179,866
Filed:	April 15, 2003

---

Related U.S. Patent Documents

---

	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	10274524	Oct 17, 2002
	29160922	May 16, 2002

---

Current U.S. Class:	D24/133; D24/146
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/146,133,147 ;606/1,139,144,104,148,232,190 ;600/29

---

References Cited [Referenced By]

---

U.S. Patent Documents

4172458	October 1979	Pereyra
4509516	April 1985	Richmond
5019032	May 1991	Robertson
5053043	October 1991	Gottesman et al.
5109869	May 1992	Buckley
5112344	May 1992	Petros
5281237	January 1994	Gimpelson
D350605	September 1994	Williams
5439467	August 1995	Benderev et al.
5562689	October 1996	Green et al.
5591163	January 1997	Thompson
5611515	March 1997	Benderev et al.
5626614	May 1997	Hart
5836314	November 1998	Benderev et al.
5836315	November 1998	Benderev et al.
5860425	January 1999	Benderev et al.
5899909	May 1999	Claren et al.
5904692	May 1999	Steckel et al.
6030393	February 2000	Corlew
6168611	January 2001	Rizvi
6273852	August 2001	Lehe et al.
D458679	June 2002	Thompson et al.
6423080	July 2002	Gellman et al.
6436100	August 2002	Berger
2001/0018549	August 2001	Scetbon
2001/0023356	September 2001	Raz et al.
2001/0049467	December 2001	Lehe et al.
2001/0053916	December 2001	Rioux
2002/0007222	January 2002	Desai
2002/0077526	June 2002	Kammerer et al.
2002/0099258	July 2002	Staskin et al.
2002/0099259	July 2002	Anderson et al.
2002/0107430	August 2002	Neisz et al.
2002/0147382	October 2002	Neisz et al.
2002/0151762	October 2002	Rocheleau et al.
2002/0151909	October 2002	Gellman et al.
2002/0151910	October 2002	Gellman et al.
2002/0156487	October 2002	Gellman et al.
2002/0156488	October 2002	Gellman et al.
2002/0156489	October 2002	Gellman et al.
2003/0050530	March 2003	Neisz et al.
2003/0065246	April 2003	Inman et al.
2003/0204193	October 2003	Gabriel et al.
2005/0203562	September 2005	Palmer et al.

Foreign Patent Documents

	0470308		Feb 1992		EP
	1093758		Oct 2000		EP
	WO 98/35616		Aug 1998		WO
	WO 00/74594		Dec 2000		WO
	WO 02/28312		Apr 2002		WO
	WO 02/32284		Apr 2002		WO
	WO 02/34124		May 2002		WO
	WO 02/39890		May 2002		WO

Other References

Blaivas, Jerry, et al., Pubovaginal Fascial Sling for the Treatment of Complicated Stress Urinary Incontinence, The Journal of Urology, vol.145, pp. 1214-1218 (Jun. 1991). cited by other . Cook/Ob Gyn.RTM., UROGYNECOLOGY, Copyright Cook Urological Inc., pp. 1-36 (1996). cited by other . IVS Tunneller, AMA, (no date) 4 pages. cited by other . Kersey, J., The Gauze Hammock Sling Operation in the Treatment of Stress Incontinence, British Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology, pp 945-949 (Oct. 1983). cited by other . Klutke, M.D., John, et al, The promise of tension-free vaginal tape for female SUI, Contemporary Urology, 7 pages (Oct. 2000). cited by other . Moir, J. Chassar, et.al., The Gauze-Hammock Operation, The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of British Commonwealth, vol. 75 No. 1, pp. 1-9 (Jan. 1968). cited by other . Narik, G., et.al., A Simplified Sling Operation Suitable for Routine Use, Gynecological and Obstetrical Clinic, University of Vienna, vol. 84, No. 3, p. 400-405, (Aug. 1, 1962). cited by other . Norris, Jeffrey P., et al., Use of Synthetic Material in Sling Surgery: A Minimally Invasive Approach, Journal of Endourology, vol. 10, pp. 227-230 (Jun. 1996). cited by other . O'Donnell, Pat, Combined Raz Urethral Suspension and McGuire Pubovaginal Sling for Treatment of Complicated Stress Urinary Incontinence, Journal Arkansas Medical Society, vol. 88, pp. 389-392 (Jan. 1992). cited by other . Ostergard, Donald R., et al., Urogynecology and Urodynamics Theory and Practice, pp. 569-579. (1996). cited by other . Petros, Peter E. Papa, et al., The Autogenic Ligament Procedure: A Technique for Planned Formation of an Artificial Neo-Ligament, Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, vol. 69, Sup 153, pp. 43-51 (1990). cited by other . Rackley, M.D., Raymond R., et al. Tension-free Vaginal Tape and Percutaneous Vaginal Tape Sling Procedures,Techniques in Urology (200), vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 90-100. cited by other . Rackley, MD., Raymond, Synthetic Slings: Five Steps for Successful Placement, Urology Times, p. 46,48,49 (Jun. 2000). cited by other . Raz, Shlomo, Female Urology, pp. 80-86, 369-398, 435-442 (1996). cited by other . Stamey, M.D., Thomas A., Endoscopic Suspension of the Vesical Neck for Urinary Incontinence in Females, Ann. Surg., vol. 192 No. 4, pp. 465-471 (Oct. 1980). cited by other . Stanton et al, Stuart, Surgery of Female Incontinence, Springer-Verlag, pp. 105 113 (1986). cited by other . Staskin, David R., et al., The Gore-Tex Sling Procedure for Female Sphincteric Incontinence: Indications, Technique, and Results, World Journal of Urology, vol. 15, pp. 295-299 (1997). cited by other . TVT Tension-free Vaginal Tape, Gynecare, Ethicon, Inc., 23 pages (1999). cited by other . Ulmsten, U., et al., An Ambulatory Surgical Procedure Under Local Anesthesia for Treatment of Female Urinary Incontinence, International Urolgynecology Journal, vol. 7, pp. 81-86, (1996). cited by other . Ulmsten, Ulf, et al., A Three Year Follow Up of Tension Free Vaginal Tape for Surgical Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence, British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, vol. 106, pp. 345-350 (1999). cited by other . UroMed Corporation, Access Instrument.TM. with Alto Sling.TM. Fascia, Featuring the Staskin Needle and Dilation Sheath (6 pages), Cover letter from UroMed dated Mar. 29, 1999. cited by other . UroMed Corporation, Introducing: AlloSling.TM. Fascia, The Natural Choice for Suburethral Sling Procedures (2 page), Cover letter from UroMed dated Mar. 29, 1999. cited by other . UroMed Corporation, AlloSource, Who is Allosource.TM.? (12 pages), Cover letter from UroMed dated Mar. 29, 1999. cited by other . Staskin, David, M.D., A Comparsion of Tensile Strength Among Three Preparations of Irradiated and Non-Irradiated Human Fascia Lata Allografts, (2 pages) SPSS/PC+.TM. Base Sysems Users Guice, Version 4.0, 1992. cited by other . UroMed Corporation, Access Instrument System.TM. with Allo Sling.TM. Fascia (4 pages), Cover letter from UroMed dated Apr. 1, 1999. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Jimenez; Jose' W. Baxter; Kimberly K.