Stent

Description

FIG. 1 is a top and back perspective view of an embodiment of the stent.

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof, the bottom and sides being mirr 3or images.

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a back view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a stent, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Pesce; Luca (Huntington Beach, CA), Ratz; J. Brent (Winchester, MA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Edwards Lifesciences CardiAQ LLC Irvine CA US
Assignee:	Edwards Lifesciences CardiAQ LLC (Irvine, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/484,001
Filed:	March 5, 2014

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/155

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Primary Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Assistant Examiner: Hanson; Charles