Percutaneous probe applicator
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Description
FIG. 1 is a top, left, front isometric view of an embodiment of a percutaneous probe applicator showing our new design.
FIG. 2 is a right-side elevational view thereof.
FIG. 3 is a left-side elevational view thereof.
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.
Claims
The ornamental design for a percutaneous probe applicator, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D480478
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 28, 2000
Date of Patent: Oct 7, 2003
Assignee: Vertis Neuroscience, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Inventors: Paul C. Leonard (Woodinville, WA), Jon M. Bishay (Woodinville, WA)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP
Application Number: 29/130,210
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 28, 2000
Date of Patent: Oct 7, 2003
Assignee: Vertis Neuroscience, Inc. (Seattle, WA)
Inventors: Paul C. Leonard (Woodinville, WA), Jon M. Bishay (Woodinville, WA)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Perkins Coie LLP
Application Number: 29/130,210
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Manually Driven (32) (D24/147);
Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133);
Cutting, Abrading, Scraping Or Puncturing (31) (D24/146);
Electrode, Transducer Or Contact Not Elsewhere Specified (51) (D24/187)
International Classification: 2402;
International Classification: 2402;