Cartridge for surgical fastener applying apparatus

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a cartridge for surgical fastener applying apparatus showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the apparatus as seen from the rear in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an end elevational view of the apparatus as seen from the right in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an end elevational view of the apparatus as seen from the left in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the apparatus as seen from above in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the apparatus as seen from below in FIG. 1.

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Patent History
Patent number: D286440
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 20, 1984
Date of Patent: Oct 28, 1986
Assignee: United States Surgical Corporation (Norwalk, CT)
Inventor: David T. Green (Norwalk, CT)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: Stella M. Reid
Attorney: Thomas R. Bremer
Application Number: 6/572,673
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D24/27