I.V. flow regulator

- Baxter International Inc.
Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an I.V. flow regulator, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a back side elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D319506
Type: Grant
Filed: May 17, 1989
Date of Patent: Aug 27, 1991
Assignee: Baxter International Inc. (Deerfield, IL)
Inventors: Birendra K. Lal (Glendale Heights, IL), Steven K. Neuenfeldt (Vernon Hills, IL), Mark A. Hoekwater (Mundelein, IL)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Attorneys: Paul C. Flattery, Amy L. H. Rockwell, Paul E. Schaafsma
Application Number: 7/353,375