Ferrule

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the new design for a ferrule;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the new design for a ferrule illustrating one example of the environment in which the article embodying the design in use with a Microwave Tip Applicator.

The long dash-short dash broken lines depict the environment of the ferrule and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a ferrule as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1084316
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 20, 2023
Date of Patent: Jul 15, 2025
Assignee: ANGIODYNAMICS, INC. (Latham, NY)
Inventors: Ryan Bell (Latham, NY), Scott Wheeler (Latham, NY), Peter Clegg (Bath), Damon Casiello (Latham, NY)
Primary Examiner: Sandra Snapp
Assistant Examiner: Gilbert B Ford
Application Number: 29/917,417