Torque wrench for an ultrasonic instrument

Description

This present application claims the benefit of U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 11/751,733, filed on May 22, 2007, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a torque wrench as seen from the top, front, right and left sides;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front end plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a back end plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a torque wrench for an ultrasonic instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Miller; Matthew C. (Cincinnati, OH), Witt; David A. (Maineville, OH), Young; Joseph E. (Loveland, OH), Eichmann; Stephen E. (Cincinnati, OH), Weed, III; John A. (Monroe, OH), Dannaher; William D. (Cincinnati, OH)
Assignee:	Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/342,473
Filed:	August 26, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/24
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/17,21-29,52,55,81-87,102-107,98,99,93,94 ;81/119,121.1,86,124.2,125,125.1,176.1,176.2,177.1,177.2,177.3,177.85,124.3,124.7,176.3,179,160,3.57,3.55,58.4,186,58.3,300,58.1,60-63.2,165-170,110.1,124.6,176.15,121.7,436,437,177.8,177.9,185.1,3.4,177.4,492,57,58,13,177.7,490,415-423,427.5 ;140/119 ;16/422,186,429,430 ;D24/133,144,147

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Primary Examiner: Barkai; Raphael
Assistant Examiner: Gholson; Randall H
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kreger, Jr.; Verne E.