Ophthalmologic instrument

- Alcon Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an ophthalmologic instrument, showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines in the figures show environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an ophthalmologic instrument as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1140001
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 8, 2024
Date of Patent: Aug 4, 2026
Assignee: Alcon Inc. (Fribourg)
Inventors: Niels Alexander Abt (Winterthur), David Boyle (Ashford), Michael W. Calhoun (Lighthouse Point, FL), Wesley Hastings Elden (Southlake, TX), Gary Ganiban (Merritt Island, FL), Paul R. Hallen (Colleyville, TX), Owen Ryan (Ireland)
Primary Examiner: Lilyana Bekic
Assistant Examiner: Gilbert B Ford
Application Number: 29/967,016
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ophthalmic (D24/150)