Blood vessel harvesting apparatus

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Description

The claimed blood vessel harvesting apparatus is used to separate and remove the saphenous vessel of the leg for use in bypass surgery.

FIG. 1 is a left side elevational view of a blood vessel harvesting apparatus, showing our new design, shown in use, whereas the right side elevational view is a mirror image;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, shown at an enlarged scale, featuring the claimed design;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dashed lines shown in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a blood vessel harvesting apparatus, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D589613
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 25, 2008
Date of Patent: Mar 31, 2009
Inventors: Thomas F. Kelly (Sarasota, FL), Stephen P. Dziadik (Sarasota, FL)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Anna J Burmeister
Attorney: Charles J. Prescott
Application Number: 29/307,539