Trephine blade

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the trephine blade according to a first embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof with a slight rotation; and

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; the bottom plan view is omitted as it is a mirror image of the top plan view.

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of the trephine blade according to a second embodiment;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a right side elevational view thereof with a slight rotation; and,

FIG. 14 is a top plan view thereof; the bottom plan view is omitted as it is a mirror image of the top plan view.

Claims

The ornamental design for a trephine blade, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1107914
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 14, 2024
Date of Patent: Dec 30, 2025
Inventor: Chameen Samarawickrama (North Epping)
Primary Examiner: Mary Shannon Malley
Application Number: 29/947,440
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