Endoscope distal end

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a handle assembly showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged back view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view thereof (portions shown in dotted line form no portion of the claimed invention);

FIG. 6 is a side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is another side view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for an endoscope distal end, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1046119
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 31, 2021
Date of Patent: Oct 8, 2024
Inventor: Joel Friedlander (Englewood, CO)
Primary Examiner: Jennifer L Rempfer
Assistant Examiner: Michelle Marquart Christeon
Application Number: 29/805,918