Modular handle for surgical instruments

- Zimmer, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a modular handle for surgical instruments shown in an environment illustrating our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front end elevation view of the modular handle for surgical instruments shown removed from its environment in order to show aspects of the design that are not apparent in the perspective view;

FIG. 3 is a rear end elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines that are immediately adjacent the shaded areas represent unclaimed boundaries while all other broken lines are directed to environment and are for illustrative purposes only; the broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a modular handle for surgical instruments, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D649635
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 7, 2010
Date of Patent: Nov 29, 2011
Assignee: Zimmer, Inc. (Warsaw, IN)
Inventors: Shaun R. Cronin (Fort Wayne, IN), Jeff Blaylock (Fort Wayne, IN)
Primary Examiner: Bridget L Eland
Attorney: Baker & Daniels LLP
Application Number: 29/363,249
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