Ultrasound probe head

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an ultrasound probe head showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the ultrasound probe head illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the ultrasound probe head illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a first side elevation view of the ultrasound probe head illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the ultrasound probe head illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the ultrasound probe head illustrated in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a second side elevation view of the ultrasound probe head illustrated in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a top view of the ultrasound probe head illustrated in FIG. 1.

The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the ultrasound probe head that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for an ultrasound probe head, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Lindekugel; Eric W. (Salt Lake City, UT), Orome; Amir (Sandy, UT)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type C. R. Bard, Inc. Murray Hill NJ US
Assignee:	C. R. Bard, Inc. (Murray Hill, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/480,317
Filed:	January 24, 2014

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29428649	Aug 1, 2012	D699359
	13206396	Aug 9, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/187
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/133,158,186-187,200 ;600/437,439,446,453,459,463,424,443,461 ;128/916 ;D10/60,80,103

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Cavanna; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Rutan & Tucker, LLP