Thoracic surgical guide

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a thoracic surgical guide, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the thoracic surgical guide illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the thoracic surgical guide illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right elevation view of the thoracic surgical guide illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left elevation view of the thoracic surgical guide illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the thoracic surgical guide illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the thoracic surgical guide illustrated in FIG. 1.

The broken lines immediately adjacent the shaded areas represent the bounds of the claimed design while all other broken lines are directed to environment; the broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a thoracic surgical guide, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Frey; George (Englewood, CO), Majors; Benjamin (Denver, CO), Lai; Geoff (Lakewood, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Frey; George Majors; Benjamin Lai; Geoff Englewood Denver Lakewood CO CO CO US US US
Appl. No.:	D/476,705
Filed:	December 16, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29432668	Sep 18, 2012	D705929

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/140
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/140,133,155 ;606/86R-91,96-103,246,248 ;623/17.11,17.16 ;600/410

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Primary Examiner: Eland; Bridget L
Assistant Examiner: McVey; Lauren
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Sheridan Ross P.C.