Stapling head feature for surgical stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a stapling head feature for a surgical stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a stapling head feature for surgical stapler, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Miller; Christopher C. (Loveland, OH), Shelton, IV; Frederick E. (Hillsboro, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ethicon LLC Guaynabo PR US
Assignee:	Ethicon LLC (Guaynabo, PR)
Appl. No.:	D/665,182
Filed:	October 1, 2018

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29584321	Nov 14, 2016	D833608

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

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Primary Examiner: Laymon; Wan
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Frost Brown Todd LLC

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