Multiple taper blunt cannula distal portion

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of our new, original and ornamental design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is an enlarged bottom plan view thereof.

The structure shown in phantom is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a multiple taper blunt cannula distal portion, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Baxter; Charles S. (Worthington, OH), Mosler; Theodore J. (Raleigh, NC), Patzer; Charles R. (Columbus, OH)
Assignee:	Smiths Medical, ASD, Inc. (Rockland, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/278,292
Filed:	March 23, 2007

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/130
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/130,112,129,108,146-147,141 ;604/164.01,19,27,57,264,506,158,239,272-274 ;128/207.14,207.17,204.18,DIG.25 ;600/566,567 ;222/420

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Photograph of Secure sample site and shielded needle. cited by other . Photograph of Vamp sample site and blunt cannula/adaptor. cited by other . Photograph of Safeset sample site and blunt cannula/adaptor. cited by other.

Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S
Assistant Examiner: Goodman; Eric L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP