Shaft for an endoscope

Description

FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of a shaft for an endoscope in accordance with the new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a shaft for an endoscope, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Stammberger; Heinz (Graz, AT), Eisele; Hans-Peter (Tuttlingen, DE)
Assignee:	Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG (DE)
Appl. No.:	D/330,684
Filed:	January 13, 2009

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Jul 14, 2008 [EM]			000969597

Current U.S. Class:	D24/138
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,135,176,152,156,140,141,143,137,138 ;600/206,214,164,157,156,200,113,135,138,121,131,153 ;606/191,196,197,198

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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2004/0260151	December 2004	Akiba

Primary Examiner: Rademaker; Charles A
Assistant Examiner: Hanson; Charles D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC