Brachytherapy device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective in-use view of a brachytherapy device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is an opposite side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a back view thereof.

The broken lines illustrate portions of the brachytherapy device that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Lohrenz; Ryan L. (Vail, AZ), Marsteller; Laurence J. (Tucson, AZ), Benson; Tianna D. (Tucson, AZ), Hyman; Samuel S. (Tucson, AZ), Drew; Mary E. (Oro Valley, AZ), Hamilton; Russell J. (Tucson, AZ), Lutz; Wendell (Tucson, AZ)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type SALUTARIS MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. Tucson AZ US
Assignee:	SALUTARIS MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. (Tucson, AZ)
Appl. No.:	D/564,249
Filed:	May 11, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/158
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/107,158-161,185,186,187,231,128,133,140,150,172

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao