Organ protection layer

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an organ protection layer.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the organ protection layer of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the organ protection layer of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right or left side elevation view of the organ protection layer of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a front or rear elevation view of the organ protection layer of FIG. 1.

The dotted lines in the center of the organ protection layer form no part of the claimed design. The dashed lines radiating outward from the center of the organ protection layer illustrate a pattern of opening in the organ protection layer and form a part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an organ protection layer, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Boggs; Michael Paul (New Port Richey, FL), Hartwell; Edward Yerbury (Hull, GB), Lattimore; James D. (Safety Harbor, FL), Mosholder; Michael B. (Palm Harbor, FL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Smith & Nephew, Inc. Memphis TN US
Assignee:	Smith & Nephew, Inc. (Memphis, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/470,421
Filed:	October 21, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29363038	Jun 3, 2010	D692565

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/189
Current International Class:	2404
Field of Search:	;D24/200,206,209,210,185-187,188-189,214,215,133 ;128/858,859,846,866,DIG.26 ;601/15,16,21,46,48,64,80,134-137 ;602/17,74 ;606/204.35,204.45,204.25,204.15 ;607/96,98,99,1,100-102 ;D28/9

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Primary Examiner: Pratt; Michael A
Assistant Examiner: Wilson; Michelle E
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP