Circular stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is perspective view of the circular stapler

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the circular stapler

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the circular stapler

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the circular stapler

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the circular stapler

FIG. 6 is a front end view of the circular stapler

FIG. 7 is a rear end view of the circular stapler

FIG. 8 is perspective view of the circular stapler with the tray removed

FIG. 9 is perspective view of a second embodiment of the circular stapler

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the circular stapler

FIG. 11 is a right side view of the circular stapler

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the circular stapler

FIG. 13 is a left side view of the circular stapler

FIG. 14 is a front end view of the circular stapler

FIG. 15 is a rear end view of the circular stapler

FIG. 16 is perspective view of the circular stapler with the tray removed

FIG. 17 is perspective view of a third embodiment of the circular stapler

FIG. 18 is a top plan view of the circular stapler

FIG. 19 is a right side view of the circular stapler

FIG. 20 is a bottom plan view of the circular stapler

FIG. 21 is a left side view of the circular stapler

FIG. 22 is a front end view of the circular stapler

FIG. 23 is a rear end view of the circular stapler

FIG. 24 is perspective view of the circular stapler with the tray removed

FIG. 25 is perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the circular stapler

FIG. 26 is a top plan view of the circular stapler

FIG. 27 is a right side view of the circular stapler

FIG. 28 is a bottom plan view of the circular stapler

FIG. 29 is a left side view of the circular stapler

FIG. 30 is a front end view of the circular stapler

FIG. 31 is a rear end view of the circular stapler; and,

FIG. 32 is a perspective view of a circular stapler with the tray removed.

The broken lines in FIGS. 6-7, 14-15, 22-23, and 30-31 are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the circular stapler that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a circular stapler, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hunt; John V. (Cincinnati, OH), Kimball; Cory G. (Cincinnati, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Hunt; John V. Kimball; Cory G. Cincinnati Cincinnati OH OH US US
Assignee:	Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/398,666
Filed:	September 23, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/145-146 ;606/142-144,148,219 ;227/175.1,175.2,176.1,180.1,179.1,181.1,182.1,19,901,902

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Other References

Disposable Circular Stapler. Haiers Surgical Staplers, copyright 2008 [retrieved on May 21, 2012]. Retrieved from the Internet: <URL: http://www.haiersmedical.com/circular-stapler.htm>. cited by examiner . Disposable Circular Stapler (QYW). E-Store China Wholesale Center, copyright 2012 [retrieved on May 21, 2012]. Retrieved from the Internet: <URL: http://www.p-wholsale.com/cn-pro/10/460to1/disposable-circular-s- tapler-qyw-438762.html>. cited by examiner.

Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan