Biopsy needle tip

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top plan view of an embodiment of a biopsy needle tip of the present invention including a dimpled surface; and,

FIG. 2 is a right side elevation view thereof, a left side elevation view being a mirror image thereof.

The ornamental design which is claimed is shown in solid lines in the drawings. Any broken or phantom lines in the drawings are for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design. The views are shown as broken away to indicate that no particular needle length is claimed.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a biopsy needle tip, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D690009
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 15, 2011
Date of Patent: Sep 17, 2013
Inventors: Drew B. Schembre (Seattle, WA), Michael S. Clancy (Limerick), Kevin Chmura (Lewisville, NC)
Primary Examiner: David Muller
Application Number: 29/442,054
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Syringe, Catheter Or Needle Component (22) (D24/130)