Securing mechanism with a probe for a peripheral ultrasound device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a securing mechanism with a probe for a peripheral ultrasound device showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a bottom perspective view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a left view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a right view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a back view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a front view thereof.

In the drawings, the broken line showing of cables in FIGS. 1-8 illustrate environment and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a securing mechanism with a probe for a peripheral ultrasound device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D787684
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 7, 2013
Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
Assignee: Guardsman Scientific, Inc. (Park City, UT)
Inventor: Daniel P. Vezina (Park City, UT)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Mark Cavanna
Application Number: 29/457,200