Medical tool for use in applying medical article

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a medical tool for use in applying a medical article, in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the medical tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the medical tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right elevation view of the medical tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left elevation view of the medical tool of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the medical tool of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the medical tool of FIG. 1.

The dot-dash and evenly spaced broken lines immediately adjacent to the shaded areas depict the bounds of the claimed design, while all other broken lines are directed to environment. The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a medical tool for use in applying medical article, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Eaves, III; Felmont F. (Atlanta, GA), Kazmer; David O. (Georgetown, MA), Knight; Gary W. (Lebanon, OH), Dietz; Timothy G. (Reading, MA), Clem; William Eugene (Bozeman, MT)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type EMRGE, LLC Atlanta GA US
Assignee:	EMRGE, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
Appl. No.:	D/622,941
Filed:	October 20, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/143
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/143,145,147,148,149,133

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Primary Examiner: Hattan; Susan Bennett
Assistant Examiner: McVey; Lauren D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Additon, Higgins & Pendleton, P.A.

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