Endoscopic stapler
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Description
FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of an endoscopic stapler showing my new design, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a perspective view thereof.
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Patent History
Patent number: D348930
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 11, 1991
Date of Patent: Jul 19, 1994
Assignee: Ethicon, Inc. (Sommerville, NJ)
Inventor: Todd J. Olson (Loveland, OH)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Attorney: Paul A. Coletti
Application Number: 7/775,260
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 11, 1991
Date of Patent: Jul 19, 1994
Assignee: Ethicon, Inc. (Sommerville, NJ)
Inventor: Todd J. Olson (Loveland, OH)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Attorney: Paul A. Coletti
Application Number: 7/775,260
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Suturing Or Fastening (e.g., Stapling, Etc.) (30) (D24/145)