Linear surgical stapler

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a linear surgical stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left elevational view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right elevational view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1.

The stapler features shown in broken lines are unclaimed environment, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a linear surgical stapler, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Deck; Andrew C. (Cincinnati, OH), Norvell; David K. (Monroe, OH), Corbin; Matthew S. (Loveland, OH), Jones; Jason (Cincinnati, OH), Schings; Brian D. (Cincinnati, OH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ethicon LLC Guaynabo PR US
Assignee:	Cilag GmbH International (Zug, CH)
Appl. No.:	D/689,708
Filed:	May 1, 2019

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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