Cannula for ultrasonic probe

- FibraSonics Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a cannula for an ultrasonic probe showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right end view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view therof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view therof, the undisclosed rear being a mirror image; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines shown are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design. The tube is broken away for clarity of disclosure and to indicate indeterminate length.

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Patent History
Patent number: D408529
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 23, 1997
Date of Patent: Apr 20, 1999
Assignee: FibraSonics Inc. (Chicago, IL)
Inventor: Dennis L. Hechel (Gurnee, IL)
Primary Examiner: Pamela Burgess
Law Firm: Welsh & Katz, Ltd.
Application Number: 0/81,179
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Conduit Or Nozzle (e.g., Syringe, Cannula, Catheter, Etc.) (8) (D24/112)
International Classification: 2404;