Catheter gripper aid

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a catheter gripping aid, showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom plan view being a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof.

The dashed lines immediately adjacent to the shaded areas in FIG. 1 represent the boundaries of the claimed design. The dashed lines in the figures illustrate the portions of the design that form no part of the claimed design. None of the broken lines form any part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a catheter gripping aid, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kearns; Barbara J. (Balla, IE), Knauz; David A. (Riverwoods, IL), March; Daniel A. (Lake Villa, IL), Foley; Adam J. (Swords, IE), McMenamin; Martin (Lifford, IE), Murray; Michael G. (Ballina, IE)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Hollister Incorporated Libertyville IL US
Assignee:	Hollister Incorporated (Libertyville, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/511,409
Filed:	December 10, 2014

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/127
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/127-131,112-114,133,186 ;606/181,185 ;604/264,272,115,232,187,158,164.08,192,263,163,181,184,198,227 ;600/101,139,143 ;128/200.24,207.14,207.15

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Primary Examiner: Muller; David
Assistant Examiner: Johnston; Nathan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Cook Alex Ltd.