Trocar housing

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a trocar having a trocar, showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a is a first side view of the trocar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a second side view of the trocar of FIG. 1; and

FIG. 4 is a third side view of the trocar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a fourth side view of the trocar of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the trocar of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a top view of the trocar housing of FIG. 1, with the obturator removed.

The broken line showing of the cannula and obturator is for environmental purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a trocar housing, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Minnelli; Patrick J. (Harrison, OH), Montgomery; Kevin M. (Camden, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Minnelli; Patrick J. Montgomery; Kevin M. Harrison Camden OH OH US US
Assignee:	Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/399,721
Filed:	August 17, 2011

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	12902265	Oct 12, 2010	8636686
	12533590	Jul 31, 2009	8568362
	12110724	Apr 28, 2008	8579807
	12110727	Apr 28, 2008
	12110742	Apr 28, 2008
	12110755	Apr 28, 2008	8273060

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/146
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/147,140,133,146 ;604/164,167.07,167.04,158,167,256,264 ;600/566,567,568 ;606/167,170,184-185

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Fitts; Carissa C
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP