Staple cartridge for surgical instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a staple cartridge for surgical instrument, showing our new design without shading;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is another side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a side perspective view of the staple cartridge for surgical instrument, showing our new design with shading;

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 12 is another side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is an enlarged front elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is an enlarged rear elevation view thereof.

The wire frame lines shown throughout the views are intended to indicate surface contour.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a staple cartridge for surgical instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Messerly; Jeffrey D. (Cincinnati, OH), Yates; David C. (West Chester, OH), Harris; Jason L. (Lebanon, OH), Shelton, IV; Frederick E. (Hillsboro, OH), Davison; Mark A. (Maineville, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ethicon LLC Guaynabo PR US
Assignee:	Ethicon LLC (Guaynabo, PR)
Family ID:	64012972
Appl. No.:	D/609,121
Filed:	June 28, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/145
Current CPC Class:	A61B17/07207 20130101; A61B2017/07271 20130101
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/145,133

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Primary Examiner: McVey; Lauren D

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