Vessel sealer
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Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vessel sealer showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a right side view of the vessel sealer;
FIG. 3 is a front view of the vessel sealer;
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the vessel sealer;
FIG. 5 is a left side view of the vessel sealer;
FIG. 6 is a top view of the vessel sealer; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the vessel sealer.
The broken line showing in FIGS. 1 through 7 are for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
Claims
We claim the ornamental design for a vessel sealer, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D457959
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 2001
Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
Assignee: Sherwood Services AG (Shaffhausen)
Inventors: Philip Mark Tetzlaff (Superior, CO), Duane Eugene Kerr (Berthoud, CO), Patricia Moroney Hoag (Boulder, CO)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Application Number: 29/139,903
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 6, 2001
Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
Assignee: Sherwood Services AG (Shaffhausen)
Inventors: Philip Mark Tetzlaff (Superior, CO), Duane Eugene Kerr (Berthoud, CO), Patricia Moroney Hoag (Boulder, CO)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Application Number: 29/139,903
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Electrosurgical (e.g., Electrolysis Type, Cauterizer, Etc.) (29) (D24/144)
International Classification: 2402;
International Classification: 2402;