Trocar

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a trocar showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left-side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right-side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front view thereof.

The break lines shown in the drawings indicate symbolic breaks in length. The appearance of any portion of the article between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Seaver; Chad Eric (Knoxville, TN), Arnott; James Chris (Knoxville, TN), Killeffer; James Alexander (Knoxville, TN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Arkis Biosciences Inc. Knoxville TN US
Assignee:	Arkis BioSciences Inc. (Knoxville, TN)
Appl. No.:	D/553,272
Filed:	January 29, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/147
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D7/649 ;D8/93,97,300,310,311,313 ;D19/110,115 ;D24/146,147,148

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Primary Examiner: Rademaker; Garth
Assistant Examiner: Lawrence; Samantha Q
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Meunier Carlin & Curfman LLC