Handle for an endoscopic surgical instrument
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a handle for an endoscopic surgical instrument showing our new design, shown in closed position, the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereto;
FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof, shown in open position, the rear elevational view being a mirror image thereto;
FIG. 5 is an end elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is an end elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 5.
The design of the endoscopic surgical apparatus is embodied in the handle portion shown in full lines in FIGS. 1-7. The portions of the instruments shown in broken lines do not constitute a part of the ornamental design.
The broken line showing of the tips in the FIGS. 1 through 4 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 2, 1993
Date of Patent: Jan 23, 1996
Inventors: Frederick K. Toy (Seaford, DE), Roy T. Smoot, Jr. (Seaford, DE), Robert H. LaPrad (Seaford, DE)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: I. Simmons
Attorney: Dann, Dorfman, Herrell and Skillman
Application Number: 0/15,947
