Insufflation needle

- Erblan Surgical, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top and left front perspective view of a forward portion of the insufflation needle, showing my design.

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevation view being a mirror image of the side view shown;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof the bottom plan view being a mirror image of the plan view shown;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG.5 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top and left front perspective view thereof shown when in use with the blade of the insufflation needle exposed.

Claims

The ornamental design for an insufflation needle, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D531726
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 12, 2004
Date of Patent: Nov 7, 2006
Assignee: Erblan Surgical, Inc. (Belmont, MA)
Inventors: Ernesto E. Blanco (Belmont, MA), Gilbert B. Wilshire (Vienna, VA)
Primary Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Assistant Examiner: Christopher Lee
Attorney: Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.
Application Number: 29/209,026
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Cutting, Abrading, Scraping Or Puncturing (31) (D24/146)