Cannula for an 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 thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof, 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: D409746
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 23, 1997
Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
Assignee: FibraSonics Inc. (Chicago, IL)
Inventor: Dennis L. Hechel (Gurnee, IL)
Primary Examiner: Pamela Burgess
Law Firm: Welsh & Katz, Ltd.
Application Number: 0/81,180
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Conduit Or Nozzle (e.g., Syringe, Cannula, Catheter, Etc.) (8) (D24/112)
International Classification: 2404;