Needle hub

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Description

FIG. 1 is a back side perspective view of a needle hub configured in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a front side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a first side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a second side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a first end view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a second end view thereof.

Phantom lining, where utilized, is for illustrative purposes only and does not limit or form any part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a needle hub, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D594981
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 14, 2008
Date of Patent: Jun 23, 2009
Assignee: Access Scientific, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: Steven F. Bierman (Del Mar, CA), Richard A. Pluth (San Diego, CA)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Eric L Goodman
Attorney: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP
Application Number: 29/305,198
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Syringe, Catheter Or Needle Component (22) (D24/130)