Pistol grip laparoscopic sealing and dissection device

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a pistol grip laparoscopic sealing and dissection device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a pistol grip laparoscopic sealing and dissection device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Otten; Richard J. (Urbana, IL), Sims; Grant T. (Littleton, CO), Collings; Chase (Boulder, CO), Kinne; Eric G. (Westminister, CO), Nixon; Jeffry S. (Centennial, CO), Bergquist; Marcelo (Berthoud, CO), Townsend; Jeffrey (Loveland, CO), Dumbauld; Patrick L. (Lyons, CO), Garrison; David M. (Longmont, CO)
Assignee:	TYCO Healthcare Group IP (Boulder, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/336,065
Filed:	April 28, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,144,146,143,145,147,148 ;606/170,48,51,42,206,204,205,207,208 ;600/564

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Primary Examiner: Goodwin; Mark A