Staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler

- Cilag GmbH International
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a left side elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 8;

FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 8;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 8;

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 8;

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of another staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 16 is a front elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 15;

FIG. 17 is a rear elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 15;

FIG. 18 is a left side elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 15;

FIG. 19 is a right side elevational view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 15;

FIG. 20 is a top plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 15; and,

FIG. 21 is a bottom plan view of the staple cartridge of FIG. 15.

The broken lines in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1067431
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 14, 2022
Date of Patent: Mar 18, 2025
Assignee: Cilag GmbH International (Zug)
Inventors: Brian D. Schings (Maineville, OH), Carlie J. Love (Loveland, OH), William J. White (West Chester, OH), Anthony Nguyen (West Chester, OH), Jason D. Jones (Cincinnati, OH), Carol J. Wynn (Kings Mills, OH), Matthew S. Corbin (Placentia, CA)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/842,580