Fixed-shape cannula for posterior delivery of radiation to an eye
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The ornamental design for a fixed-shape cannula for posterior delivery of radiation to an eye, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D691270
Type: Grant
Filed: May 10, 2011
Date of Patent: Oct 8, 2013
Assignee: Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc. (Tucson, AZ)
Inventors: Laurence J. Marsteller (Tucson, AZ), Michael Voevodsky (Tucson, AZ), Luca Brigatti (Rockville, MD), Russell J. Hamilton (Tucson, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Carissa C Fitts
Application Number: 29/391,561
Type: Grant
Filed: May 10, 2011
Date of Patent: Oct 8, 2013
Assignee: Salutaris Medical Devices, Inc. (Tucson, AZ)
Inventors: Laurence J. Marsteller (Tucson, AZ), Michael Voevodsky (Tucson, AZ), Luca Brigatti (Rockville, MD), Russell J. Hamilton (Tucson, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Carissa C Fitts
Application Number: 29/391,561
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Ophthalmic (D24/150)