Infusion pump

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an infusion pump showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D355716
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 23, 1992
Date of Patent: Feb 21, 1995
Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: James E. Nash (St. Paul, MN), Rodney J. Smith (Hastings, MN), Kent R. Struble (Mahtomedi, MN)
Primary Examiner: A. Hugo Word
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Attorneys: Gary L. Griswold, Walter N. Kirn, Stephen W. Bauer
Application Number: 7/917,611