Cassette for arthroscopic irrigation system tubing set

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cassette for arthroscopic irrigation system tubing set showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D374718
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 6, 1995
Date of Patent: Oct 15, 1996
Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Larry H. Dodge (River Falls, WI), William A. Guenther (Spring Lake Park, MN)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Attorneys: Gary L. Griswold, Walter N. Kirn, Stephen W. Bauer
Application Number: 0/39,824