External fixation clamp for medical procedures

- LifeCell Corporation
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Description

FIG. 1 is a side and top view of an external fixation clamp for medical procedures; and,

FIG. 2 is a top view, the rear view being identical.

The broken lines in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating portions and environmental elements of the external fixation clamp for medical procedures and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an external fixation clamp for medical procedures, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1010122
Type: Grant
Filed: May 17, 2019
Date of Patent: Jan 2, 2024
Assignee: LifeCell Corporation (North Chicago, IL)
Inventor: John Wixted (Northborough, MA)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/691,690
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Clamp Or Forceps (28) (D24/143)