Thread guide for laparoscopic surgery

Description

FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of a thread guide for laparoscopic surgery in accordance with the new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear left side isometric view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front right side isometric view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a thread guide for laparoscopic surgery, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Brucker; Sara (Tuebingen, DE), Hahn; Martin (Altheim, DE)
Assignee:	Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG (DE)
Appl. No.:	D/378,589
Filed:	November 5, 2010

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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May 7, 2010 [EM]			001705849-0011

Current U.S. Class:	D24/145; D24/147; D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,140,145-147,122,135,137 ;D8/40,47,80,83,97,107 ;606/1,96,98,102,148,167,185,139,190,222,228,94,48-50

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Laymon; Wan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC