Fiber tip applicator

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front and left side perspective view of a fiber tip applicator showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D158114 April 1950 Marsh
D377216 January 7, 1997 Mark
D377525 January 21, 1997 Mark
D378235 February 25, 1997 Mark
550763 December 1895 Osmun
3221360 December 1965 Seeman
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Other references
  • Package labels, undated, from Microbrush Corporation, 3M Company and Pro Motorcar Products Inc.
Patent History
Patent number: D403768
Type: Grant
Filed: May 9, 1997
Date of Patent: Jan 5, 1999
Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Phillip Mark (Orlando, FL), Robert W. Petrich (Woodbury, MN), Bruce R. Broyles (Oakdale, MN), Robert N. Rawson (St. Paul, MN)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Grejory Andoll
Attorney: James D. Christoff
Application Number: 0/70,517
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Dental (33) (D24/152); D4/114
International Classification: 2402;