Suture fastener

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a suture fastener in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof, with FIG. 3 shown at a reduced scale; and

FIG. 4 is a side view thereof, with FIG. 4 shown at a reduced scale; and,

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof, with FIG. 5 shown at a reduced scale.

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