Catheter

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a catheter;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a catheter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Mori; Satoru (Osaka, JP)
Assignee:	Nipro Corporation (Osaka, JP)
Appl. No.:	D/237,266
Filed:	August 30, 2005

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/130
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/112,130,108 ;604/22,35,158,164.02,164.13,167,171,240,264,433,523,524,528,533

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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Goodman; Eric L.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP