Enteral syringe

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an enteral syringe showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a first side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a second side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a first end elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a second end elevation view thereof.

The broken lines show portions of the design that form no part of the claimed.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an enteral syringe, substantially as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Davis; Benjamin M. (Woodstock, GA), Ingram; Aaron N. (Canton, GA), Burke; John (County Roscommon, IE), Costello; Mark M. (County Mayo, IE)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type NEOMED, INC. Woodstock GA US
Assignee:	NEOMED, INC. (Woodstock, GA)
Appl. No.:	D/530,724
Filed:	June 18, 2015

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29519107	Mar 2, 2015	D807502

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/130
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/130,112-114,108,133,127,186 ;606/181,185 ;604/264,272,187,181,184,227 ;128/200.24,207.14,207.15

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Primary Examiner: Muller; David
Assistant Examiner: Johnston; Nathan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Gardner Groff Greenwald & Villanueva, PC