Wound closure dressing
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Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a wound closure dressing showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 1, the left side being a mirror image thereof;
FIG. 4 is a front end plan view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a back end plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.
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Patent History
Patent number: D385038
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 2, 1995
Date of Patent: Oct 14, 1997
Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Inventor: Tod H. Shultz (Arlington, TX)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: Baker & Botts, L.L.P.
Application Number: 0/45,913
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 2, 1995
Date of Patent: Oct 14, 1997
Assignee: Tecnol Medical Products, Inc. (Fort Worth, TX)
Inventor: Tod H. Shultz (Arlington, TX)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: Baker & Botts, L.L.P.
Application Number: 0/45,913
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Bandage For Protection Or Treatment (53) (D24/189);
Suturing Or Fastening (e.g., Stapling, Etc.) (30) (D24/145)
International Classification: 2404;
International Classification: 2404;