Catheter with variable funnel shape

- HOLLISTER INCORPORATED
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a catheter with variable funnel shape, showing a an embodiment of the new design with the ridges on the catheter funnel shown in broken lines.

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1.

The broken lines in the drawings show certain environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a catheter with variable funnel shape, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D837974
Type: Grant
Filed: May 29, 2015
Date of Patent: Jan 8, 2019
Assignee: HOLLISTER INCORPORATED (Libertyville, IL)
Inventors: David Hannon (Ballina), Martin McMenamin (Lifford), Adam J. Foley (Swords), Paul C. Fletter (Mt. Prospect, IL), Marine V. Richard (Carries sur Seine)
Primary Examiner: David G Muller
Application Number: 29/528,636