Visual apparatus for assisting in determining fetal situs

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front side perspective view of a visual apparatus for assisting in determining fetal situs showing a first embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front side perspective view of a visual apparatus for assisting in determining fetal situs showing a second embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a rear side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front side perspective view of a visual apparatus for assisting in determining fetal situs showing a third embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 10 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear side perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a rear view thereof.

The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the visual apparatus for assisting in determining fetal situs that form no part of the claimed design. The oblique line shading illustrates portions of the visual apparatus for assisting in determining fetal situs that are translucent and transparent. The three smaller circular features depict transparent portions of the surface. The lighter and darker stippled surfaces illustrate translucent surfaces with different contrasts in appearance.

Claims

The ornamental design for a visual apparatus for assisting in determining fetal situs, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1105432
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 30, 2021
Date of Patent: Dec 9, 2025
Inventor: Julie C. Buros (Fredericksburg, VA)
Primary Examiner: Jennifer L Rempfer
Assistant Examiner: Edward P Jones
Application Number: 29/805,808