Handle for endoscope stiffening device

- Zutron Medical, L.L.C.

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top and side perspective view of a handle for endoscope stiffening device, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top and side perspective view of a handle for endoscope stiffening device;

FIG. 3 is a top and side perspective view thereof, shown rotated 180 degrees;

FIG. 4 is a top and side perspective view thereof, shown rotated 90 degrees;

FIG. 5 is a top and side perspective view thereof, shown rotated 180 degrees;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a side elevational view thereof, shown rotated 180 degrees.

The broken lines shown in the FIG. 1 drawing view are for environmental purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a handle for endoscope stiffening device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D597205
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 1, 2008
Date of Patent: Jul 28, 2009
Assignee: Zutron Medical, L.L.C. (Kansas City, MO)
Inventor: Drake Lansdon Koch (Kansas City, MO)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Anna J Burmeister
Attorney: The Eclipse Group LLP
Application Number: 29/322,361
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Hand Manipulated Tool Or Instrument (23) (D24/133)