Clip for receiving a tube used to package a surgical device

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a clip for receiving a tube used to package a surgical device showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view;

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

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the clip shown in an open position.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a clip for receiving a tube used to package a surgical device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Cude; J. Michael (College Grove, TN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Cude; J. Michael College Grove TN US
Assignee:	Coeur, Inc. (Lebanon, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/403,527
Filed:	October 7, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/396
Current International Class:	0808
Field of Search:	;D8/354,356,371,394-396 ;D19/65,86 ;D24/128 ;248/74.2,215,227.1,49,300,301,316.7,51,489 ;24/570,3.12 ;D3/203.2,203.3 ;D21/392

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Primary Examiner: Windmuller; John
Attorney, Agent or Firm: McCue; Shannon V. Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP