Tissue fastening instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom view of a tissue fastening instrument in an initial tissue capture orientation according to an embodiment of the invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the tissue fastening instrument depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear, end view of the tissue fastening instrument depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front end view of the tissue fastening instrument depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the tissue fastening instrument depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a right side view of the tissue fastening instrument depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a top, front perspective view of the tissue fastening instrument depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a top, rear perspective view of the tissue fastening instrument depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is a top view of the tissue fastening instrument of FIG. 2 in an intermediate tissue capture orientation; and,

FIG. 10 is a top view of the tissue fastening instrument of FIG. 2 in a completed tissue capture orientation.

The broken lines shown in the figures represent portions of the tissue fastening instrument that form no part of the claimed invention.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a tissue fastening instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Peterson; James A. (Edina, MN), Herridge; David B. (Mendota Heights, MN), Shannon; John L. (Orono, MN), Naegeli; Chad D. (Andover, MN), Sperry; Christopher J. (Plymouth, MN), Reader; Mark E. (St. Bonifacius, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Incisive Surgical, Inc. Plymouth MN US
Assignee:	INCISIVE SURGICAL, INC. (Plymouth, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/513,614
Filed:	January 2, 2015

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/145,133

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A.