Handle for a medical instrument

- Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
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Description

FIG. 1 is perspective view of a handle for a medical instrument in accordance with the new design;

FIG. 2 is a left-side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right-side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof.

The broken line showing of parts of the drawings is included for the purpose of illustrating use and environment and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for handle for a medical instrument, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D545428
Type: Grant
Filed: May 3, 2006
Date of Patent: Jun 26, 2007
Assignee: Karl Storz GmbH & Co. KG
Inventors: Heinz Stammberger (Graz), Paolo Castelnuovo (San Donato Milano)
Primary Examiner: Louis Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: David Muller
Attorney: St. Onge Steward Johnston & Reens LLC
Application Number: 29/259,154