Speculum
Description
The dash-dash broken lines illustrate portions of the speculum that form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a speculum, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D1133167
Type: Grant
Filed: May 12, 2023
Date of Patent: Jul 7, 2026
Assignee: CEEK Women's Health, Inc. (Portland, OR)
Inventors: Maria Lalli (Portland, OR), David John Sayler (Portland, OR)
Primary Examiner: Michael C Stout
Assistant Examiner: Michelle Marquart Christeon
Application Number: 29/875,959
Type: Grant
Filed: May 12, 2023
Date of Patent: Jul 7, 2026
Assignee: CEEK Women's Health, Inc. (Portland, OR)
Inventors: Maria Lalli (Portland, OR), David John Sayler (Portland, OR)
Primary Examiner: Michael C Stout
Assistant Examiner: Michelle Marquart Christeon
Application Number: 29/875,959
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Speculum, Dilator Or Retractor (25) (D24/135)