Probe handle

Description

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a probe handle as seen from the front, top and right side.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the probe handle of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged right side elevation view of the probe handle of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged front elevation view of the probe handle of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged rear elevation view of the probe handle of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged left side elevation view of the probe handle of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged top plan view of the probe handle of FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged bottom plan view of the probe handle of FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is an overall perspective view of a second embodiment of a probe handle as seen from the front, top and right side.

FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the probe handle of FIG. 9.

FIG. 11 is an enlarged right side elevation view of the probe handle of FIG. 9.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged front elevation view of the probe handle of FIG. 9.

FIG. 13 is an enlarged rear elevation view of the probe handle of FIG. 9.

FIG. 14 is enlarged left side elevation view of the probe handle of FIG. 9.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged top plan view of the probe handle of FIG. 9; and,

FIG. 16 is an enlarged bottom plan view of the probe handle of FIG. 9.

The outer most broken lines immediately adjacent the shaded areas and the claimed areas represent the bounds of the claimed design while all other broken lines are directed to environment, and are for illustrative purposes only; the broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a probe handle, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hamilton, Jr.; William C. (Queensbury, NY)
Assignee:	Angio Dynamics, Inc. (Latham, NY)
Appl. No.:	D/338,391
Filed:	June 10, 2009

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	12437843	May 8, 2009

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140,141,142,143,146,150,152,171,144,145,147,148,149,151,153,154,127,128,129,130,106-108,112,111,200 ;D23/40,47,57,60,67,68,69,80,82,83,84,93,94,97,107 ;D8/72,73,74 ;600/184,201-203,210-218,220-223,224,225-227 ;606/7,86A,86B,119

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Primary Examiner: Eland; Bridget L
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Custer; Tara L.