Universal surgical handle

- Zimmer, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a universal surgical handle. The broken line showing of the drill guide sleeve is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof of the side opposite the side shown in FIG. 2;

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

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D370977
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 24, 1995
Date of Patent: Jun 18, 1996
Assignee: Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN)
Inventor: Randall N. Allard (Plymouth, IN)
Primary Examiner: James M. Gandy
Assistant Examiner: Linda Brooks
Attorney: Margaret L. Geringer
Application Number: 0/35,291
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133)