Catheter tip with electrode panel(s)

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of an electrode panel.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the electrode panel of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a catheter tip with the electrode panel of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the catheter tip of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of the catheter tip of FIG. 3.

FIG. 6 is another perspective view of the catheter tip of FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 7 is a side view of the catheter tip of FIG. 3.

The broken lines in FIGS. 1-7 depict environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a catheter tip with electrode panel(s), as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1074999
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 16, 2020
Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
Assignee: AFFERA, INC. (Watertown, MA)
Inventors: Doron Harlev (Watertown, MA), Andrew Miles Wallace (Watertown, MA), Paul Brian Hultz (Watertown, MA)
Primary Examiner: David G Muller
Application Number: 29/762,458
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Syringe, Catheter Or Needle Component (22) (D24/130)