Handle for electrosurgical instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a handle for electrosurgical instrument;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

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

FIG. 7 is an distal elevation view thereof.

The broken lines shown in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating structural environment and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a handle for electrosurgical instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Miller; Matthew C. (Cincinnati, OH), Haberstich; Wells Daniel (Loveland, OH), Siebel; Tony C. (Cincinnati, OH), Snyder; Shawn C. (Greendale, IN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ethicon LLC Guaynabo PR US
Assignee:	ETHICON LLC (Guyanabo, PR)
Appl. No.:	D/589,886
Filed:	January 5, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/144; D24/148; D24/146; D24/133
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/143-148,133

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan

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