Suture fastener
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Description
Claims
The ornamental design for a suture fastener, substantially as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D1046135
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 30, 2022
Date of Patent: Oct 8, 2024
Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc. (Victor, NY)
Inventors: Jude S. Sauer (Pittsford, NY), Jason C. Patti (Rochester, NY)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/855,251
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 30, 2022
Date of Patent: Oct 8, 2024
Assignee: LSI Solutions, Inc. (Victor, NY)
Inventors: Jude S. Sauer (Pittsford, NY), Jason C. Patti (Rochester, NY)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/855,251
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Suturing Or Fastening (e.g., Stapling, Etc.) (30) (D24/145)