Handle for suturing instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front, left perspective view of a handle for a suturing instrument, with the trigger in an un-actuated position, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom, front, right perspective view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a left side view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top side view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom side view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a front side view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a rear side view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a top, front, left perspective view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1, showing a shaft of the suturing instrument in dashed outline;

FIG. 10 is a top, front, left perspective exploded view of the handle for a suturing instrument;

FIG. 11 is a top, front, left perspective view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1, with the trigger in a first actuated position;

FIG. 12 is a left side view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a top, front, left perspective view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 1, with the trigger in a second actuated position; and,

FIG. 14 is a left side view of the handle for a suturing instrument of FIG. 13.

The broken lines shown in the figure drawings are included for illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a handle for a suturing instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Harrison; Robert (Milton, CA), Copeland; Steve (Barrie, CA), Liberty; Jonathan (Newmarket, CA), Arnett; Jeffery (Gilbert, AZ), Hushka; Dylan (Gilbert, AZ), Godara; Neil (Milton, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc. Mississauga N/A CA
Assignee:	Anchor Orthopedics XT Inc. (Mississauga, Ontario, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/447,624
Filed:	March 5, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145; D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/133,145-147 ;D8/49-51,68 ;227/175.1,180.1,901-902 ;606/139,142,143,170

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Lifshitz; Nir Arnold; Glenn