Handle for a micro-needle device

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a handle for a micro-needle device;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view of the handle for a micro-needle device of FIG. 1; the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the handle for a micro-needle device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the handle for a micro-needle device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the handle for a micro-needle device of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the handle for a micro-needle device of FIG. 1.

The portions of the figures depicted in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a handle for a micro-needle device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Moeckly; Craig S. (White Bear Lake, MN), Simmers; Ryan Patrick (Cottage Grove, MN), Johnson; Erik J. (Oakdale, MN), Skulley; Thomas G. (St. Paul, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Moeckly; Craig S. Simmers; Ryan Patrick Johnson; Erik J. Skulley; Thomas G. White Bear Lake Cottage Grove Oakdale St. Paul MN MN MN MN US US US US
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/393,773
Filed:	June 9, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/146
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,130,146,147,200,142 ;604/506,173,272,117,46-48 ;606/167,184-186 ;D28/44-48 ;600/555-557

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Fitts; Carissa C