Torque wrench for ultrasonic instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a torque wrench for ultrasonic instrument;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front end plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a back end plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating structural environment and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a torque wrench for ultrasonic instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Miller; Matthew C. (Cincinnati, OH), Witt; David A. (Maineville, OH), Young; Joseph E. (Loveland, OH), Eichmann; Stephen E. (Cincinnati, OH), Weed, III; John A. (Monroe, OH), Dannaher; William D. (Cinncinnati, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. Cincinnati OH US
Assignee:	Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC (Guaynabo, PR)
Appl. No.:	D/525,846
Filed:	May 4, 2015

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	13858484	Apr 8, 2013	9023072
	13525808	May 7, 2013	8435258
	11751733	Feb 5, 2013	8366727

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Current U.S. Class:	D8/24
Current International Class:	0805
Field of Search:	;D8/17,21-29,52,55,81-87,102-107,98,99,93,94 ;81/119,121.1,86,124.2,125,125.1,176.1,176.2,177.1,177.2,177.3,177.85,124.3,124.7,176.3,179,160,3.57,3.55,58.4,186,58.3,300,58.1,60-63.2,165-170,110.1,124.6,176.15,121.7,436,437,418,166,177.8,177.9,185.1,3.4,177.4,492,57,58,13,177.7,490,415-423,427.5 ;140/119 ;16/422,186,429,430 ;D24/133,144,147

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Primary Examiner: Gholson; Randall