Tissue fastening instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a tissue fastening instrument according to the invention.

FIG. 2 is a right side view of the tissue fastening instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the tissue fastening instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the tissue fastening instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the tissue fastening instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the tissue fastening instrument of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a left side view of the tissue fastening instrument of FIG. 1.

The broken lines showing portions of a tissue fastening instrument are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a tissue fastening instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Peterson; James A. (Edina, MN), Herridge; David B. (Mendota Heights, MN), Shannon, Jr.; John L. (Orono, MN), Naegli; Chad D. (Andover, MN), Sperry; Christopher J. (Plymouth, MN), Stoen; David M. (Mahtomedi, MN), Reader; Mark E. (St. Bonifacius, MN)
Assignee:	Incisive Surgical, Inc. (Plymouth, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/360,452
Filed:	April 26, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,145 ;227/19,83,175.1,175.3,176.1,177.1,178.1,181.1 ;606/139,142-143,216,219

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Laymon; Wan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen, P.A.