Manifold housing for a medical waste collection device

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear, top, left side perspective view of a manifold housing showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is another rear, top, left side perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a front, bottom, right side perspective view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left side perspective view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a front, bottom perspective view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a rear, bottom perspective view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 9 is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 10 is a front view thereof.

FIG. 11 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken lines in drawings depict portions of the manifold housing that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a manifold housing for a medical waste collection device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Zollinger; Michael (Chelsea, MI)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Stryker Corporation Kalamazoo MI US
Assignee:	Stryker Corporation (Kalamazoo, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/712,742
Filed:	November 11, 2019

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/129
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/127-131,112-114,133,186,118 ;606/181,185 ;604/264,523-528,272,187,158,164.01-164.11,181,184,227

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Primary Examiner: Johnston; Nathan M
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC

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