Cover for a probe or the like

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a cover for a probe or the like according to our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation cross-section view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a detail view of a portion of thereof indicated in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken lines immediately adjacent to the shaded areas depict boundaries of the claim and form no part of the claimed design. All other broken lines and the areas within them depict portions of the cover for a probe or the like that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for a cover for a probe or the like, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Martin; Scott A. (Warners, NY), Lane; John A. (Weedsport, NY), Mullin; Matthew D. (Memphis, NY), Quinn; David E. (Auburn, NY), Strom; John R. (Moravia, NY), Cavero; Dio Climaco (North Merrick, NY), Cross; Jeffrey M. (Westborough, MA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type WELCH ALLYN, INC. KAZ USA, INC. Skaneateles Falls Southborough NY MA US US
Assignee:	WELCH ALLYN, INC (Skaneateles Falls, NY) KAZ USA, INC. (Southborough, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/597,457
Filed:	March 17, 2017

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29477379	Dec 20, 2013	D787683
	29455442	May 21, 2013	D716953
	29429431	Aug 10, 2012	D685482
	13196700	Aug 2, 2011	8876373
	12420926	Apr 9, 2009	8231271

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/186
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/130,135,137,151,173-174,186,187,231 ;D10/57,60,103 ;D7/562,565,566,570,582,584,585,587,588

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Primary Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Assistant Examiner: Agilee; Omeed
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Alston & Bird LLP

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