Suture anchor tip

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a suture anchor tip showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left-side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right-side view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a suture anchor tip as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Arthrex Knotless Swivelock Suture Anchor, found online Feb. 24, 2026 at arthrex.com Reference dated Jun. 22, 2021. Retrieved from https://web.archive.org/web/20210622020036/https://www.arthrex.com/shoulder/knotless-swivelock-suture-anchor.
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Patent History
Patent number: D1137668
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 26, 2025
Date of Patent: Jul 28, 2026
Inventor: Christopher Ninh (Irvine, CA)
Primary Examiner: Kendra Leslie Hamilton
Assistant Examiner: Jameson P Carey
Application Number: 30/015,146
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Suturing Or Fastening (e.g., Stapling, Etc.) (30) (D24/145); D8/387