Applicator for a surgical stapler buttress

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an applicator for a surgical stapler buttress, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress of FIG. 1, the opposite rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress of FIG. 1, the opposite bottom plan view being a mirror image thereof.

The evenly-spaced broken lines in the drawings are included for purpose of illustrating portions of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an applicator for a surgical stapler buttress, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Zeiner; Mark S. (Mason, OH), Vendely; Michael J. (Lebanon, OH), Ridgley; Pamela M. (Lebanon, OH), Harris; Jason L. (Lebanon, OH), Hess; Christopher J. (Blue Ash, OH), Bakos; Gregory J. (Mason, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ethicon LLC Guaynabo PR US
Assignee:	Ethicon LLC (Guaynabo, PR)
Appl. No.:	D/675,197
Filed:	December 28, 2018

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

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

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