Tube set for surgical instrument

- Mentor Ophthalmics, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tube set for surgical instrument embodying the new design.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the tube set for surgical instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the tube set for surgical instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an elevational view of one side of the tube set for surgical instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is an elevational view of the other side of the tube set for surgical instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of the tube set for surgical instrument of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of the tube set for surgical instrument of FIG. 1.

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Patent History
Patent number: D418916
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 16, 1998
Date of Patent: Jan 11, 2000
Assignee: Mentor Ophthalmics, Inc. (Norwell, MA)
Inventor: David Bastable (Hanover, MA)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: I Simmons
Law Firm: Fish & Richardson P.C.
Application Number: 0/93,656