Monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument in accordance with the present design, wherein the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument is retracted relative to environmental structure.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged, perspective view of a distal end portion of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument, wherein the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument is retracted relative to environmental structure.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument in accordance with the present design, wherein the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument is extended relative to environmental structure; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged, perspective view of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument, wherein the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument is extended relative to environmental structure.

Portions of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument of the present design not shown in FIGS. 1-4 form no part of the claimed design.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1-4 illustrate portions of the monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a monopolar assembly of a multi-function surgical instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Heard; David N. (Boulder, CO), Kingsley; Dylan R. (Broomfield, CO), Nutting; Judd C. (Boulder, CO), Joseph; Daniel A. (Golden, CO), Allen, IV; James D. (Broomfield, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type COVIDIEN LP Mansfield MA US
Assignee:	COVIDIEN LP (Mansfield, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/616,385
Filed:	September 6, 2017

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	14802654	Jul 17, 2015	9987077
	14802582	Jul 17, 2015	9877777
	14802687	Jul 17, 2015	9974603
	14802726	Jul 17, 2015	10039593

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/144
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/143-144,146-147,133

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan

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