Cover for a probe

- Welch Allyn, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a cover for a probe showing of our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bisected cross-sectional view of the cover for a probe taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 7;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged detail view of the bisected cross-sectional view of the encircled area 4 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the cover for a probe;

FIG. 6 is a side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

Broken lines immediately adjacent shaded areas represent bounds of the claimed design. All other broken lines are directed to environment or unclaimed features. The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a cover for a probe, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D787683
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 20, 2013
Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
Assignees: Welch Allyn, Inc. (Skaneateles Falls, NY), KAZ USA, Inc. (Southborough, MA)
Inventors: Scott A. Martin (Warners, NY), John A. Lane (Weedsport, NY), Matthew D. Mullin (Memphis, NY), David E. Quinn (Auburn, NY), John R. Strom (Moravia, NY), Dio Climaco Cavero (North Merrick, NY), Jeffrey M. Cross (Westborough, MA)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Mark Cavanna
Application Number: 29/477,379