Prosthetic valve element

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view from above of the prosthetic valve element embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view from the bottom thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front side view thereof, the right side, left side and rear side views appearing the same;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a prosthetic valve element, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Hariton; Ilia (Zichron Yaackov, IL), Harari; Boaz (Ganey Tikva, IL), Iamberger; Meni (Kfar Saba, IL), Baum; Aviram (Tel Aviv, IL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type MITRALTECH LTD. Or Yehuda N/A IL
Assignee:	MITRALTECH LTD. (Or Yehuda, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/573,863
Filed:	August 10, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/155
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/155-157

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Primary Examiner: Hanson; Charles
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Ladas & Parry LLP