In-line handle for a surgical instrument

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an in-line handle for a surgical instrument as seen from the rear top and left side;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevation view thereof, of an in-line handle for a surgical instrument;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of an in-line handle for a surgical instrument;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation of an in-line handle for a surgical instrument;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of an in-line handle for a surgical instrument;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of an in-line handle for a surgical instrument; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevation view of an in-line handle for a surgical instrument.

The broken lines shown in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
RE32214 July 22, 1986 Schramm
D358887 May 30, 1995 Feinberg
D362908 October 3, 1995 Shutt et al.
D378611 March 25, 1997 Croley
4519385 May 28, 1985 Atkinson et al.
5269782 December 14, 1993 Sutter
5366476 November 22, 1994 Noda
5389098 February 14, 1995 Tsuruta et al.
Patent History
Patent number: D403767
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 9, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 5, 1999
Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH)
Inventor: Curt D. Croley (Cincinnati, OH)
Primary Examiner: Pamela Burgess
Attorney: Bernard Shay
Application Number: 0/77,700
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133)
International Classification: 2402;