Multiple taper blunt cannula distal portion

- Smiths Medical, ASD, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of our new, original and ornamental design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is an enlarged bottom plan view thereof.

The structure shown in phantom is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a multiple taper blunt cannula distal portion, as shown and described.

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  • Photograph of Secure sample site and shielded needle.
  • Photograph of Vamp sample site and blunt cannula/adaptor.
  • Photograph of Safeset sample site and blunt cannula/adaptor.
Patent History
Patent number: D574491
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 23, 2007
Date of Patent: Aug 5, 2008
Assignee: Smiths Medical, ASD, Inc. (Rockland, MA)
Inventors: Charles S. Baxter (Worthington, OH), Theodore J. Mosler (Raleigh, NC), Charles R. Patzer (Columbus, OH)
Primary Examiner: Louis S Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Eric L Goodman
Attorney: Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP
Application Number: 29/278,292
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Syringe, Catheter Or Needle Component (22) (D24/130)