Staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler

- Cilag GMBH International
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the opposite rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a first side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a second side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof.

The evenly-spaced broken lines in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a staple cartridge for a linear surgical stapler as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1152017
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 13, 2024
Date of Patent: Oct 6, 2026
Assignee: Cilag GMBH International (Zug)
Inventors: Brian D. Schings (Maineville, OH), Carlie J. Love (Loveland, OH), William J. White (West Chester, OH), Anthony Nguyen (West Chester, OH), Jason D. Jones (Cincinnati, OH), Carol J. Wynn (Kings Mills, OH), Matthew S. Corbin (San Antonio, TX)
Primary Examiner: Kendra Leslie Hamilton
Assistant Examiner: Jameson P Carey
Application Number: 29/978,579
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Suturing Or Fastening (e.g., Stapling, Etc.) (30) (D24/145); D8/390