Dental instrument

- Shofu Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of dental instrument according to a first embodiment, the right-side, left-side and rear views being identical to the front view;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view of the dental instrument according to a second embodiment, the right-side, left-side and rear views being identical to the front view;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view.

The broken lines depict environmental subject matter only and form no part of the claimed design.

The stippling depicts a rough surface.

Claims

The ornamental design for a dental instrument, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D643924
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 15, 2010
Date of Patent: Aug 23, 2011
Assignee: Shofu Inc. (Kyoto-shi)
Inventor: Syuuji Sonoi (Kyoto)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Wan Laymon
Attorney: Oliff & Berridge, PLC
Application Number: 29/371,089