Reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, perspective view of a reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter in accordance with an embodiment of the present design;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a reusable forceps for open vessel sealer with mechanical cutter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Lacosta; Scott N. (Lafayette, CO), Hart; Keir (Lafayette, CO), Netzel; Kenneth E. (Loveland, CO), Kerr; Duane E. (Loveland, CO), Ladtkow; Geneva (Arvada, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Covidien LP Mansfield MA US
Assignee:	Covidien LP (Mansfield, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/481,400
Filed:	February 5, 2014

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Aug 7, 2013 [CN]			2013 3 0376255

Current U.S. Class:	D24/143; D24/144
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/143-144,146,148 ;606/40-42,45,48-52,205-208

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan