Combined linear surgical stapler and cutter
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Description
FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a combined linear surgical stapler and cutter, showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a side elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 4; and
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.
Referenced Cited
Patent History
Patent number: D322143
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 5, 1989
Date of Patent: Dec 3, 1991
Assignee: Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, NJ)
Inventor: Lawrence E. Spreckelmeier (Cincinnati, OH)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Attorney: Paul A. Coletti
Application Number: 7/361,540
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 5, 1989
Date of Patent: Dec 3, 1991
Assignee: Ethicon, Inc. (Somerville, NJ)
Inventor: Lawrence E. Spreckelmeier (Cincinnati, OH)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Attorney: Paul A. Coletti
Application Number: 7/361,540
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Suturing Or Fastening (e.g., Stapling, Etc.) (30) (D24/145)