Securing mechanism for a peripheral ultrasound device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a securing mechanism for a peripheral ultrasound device showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a side view thereof.

The broken lines in FIG. 4 are included for the purpose of illustrating unclaimed portions of the securing mechanism for a peripheral ultrasound device and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a securing mechanism for a peripheral ultrasound device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D764064
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 7, 2013
Date of Patent: Aug 16, 2016
Assignee: Guardsman Scientific, Inc. (Park City, UT)
Inventor: Daniel P. Vezina (Park City, UT)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Mark Cavanna
Application Number: 29/457,196