Heart treatment device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a heart treatment device.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the heart treatment device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the heart treatment device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the heart treatment device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left view of the heart treatment device of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the heart treatment device of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the heart treatment device of FIG. 1.

The broken lines immediately adjacent the shaded areas represent the boundaries of the claimed design. The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a heart treatment device, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hjelle; Aaron (Andover, MN), Cohn; William E. (Bellaire, TX), Leinsing; Karl R. (Dover, NH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Mardil, Inc. Plymouth MN US
Assignee:	Mardil, Inc. (Plymouth, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/469,753
Filed:	October 14, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/167
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/165-168,186,187,155,200 ;600/16,37 ;607/7,129 ;623/3.16,3.2

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Fish & Richardson P.C.