Vessel sealer and divider
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Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handle for a vessel sealer and divider showing our new design. The broken line showing is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design;
FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof.
Claims
We claim the ornamental design for a vessel sealer and divider, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D496997
Type: Grant
Filed: May 15, 2003
Date of Patent: Oct 5, 2004
Assignee: Sherwood Services AG (Schaffhausen)
Inventors: Sean T. Dycus (Denver, CO), Duane E. Kerr (Berthoud, CO), Paul R. Romero (Loveland, CO)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Application Number: 29/181,791
Type: Grant
Filed: May 15, 2003
Date of Patent: Oct 5, 2004
Assignee: Sherwood Services AG (Schaffhausen)
Inventors: Sean T. Dycus (Denver, CO), Duane E. Kerr (Berthoud, CO), Paul R. Romero (Loveland, CO)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Application Number: 29/181,791
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Electrosurgical (e.g., Electrolysis Type, Cauterizer, Etc.) (29) (D24/144);
Cutting, Abrading, Scraping Or Puncturing (31) (D24/146)
International Classification: 2402;
International Classification: 2402;