Enteral syringe

- NEOMED, INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an enteral syringe showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof.

FIG. 4 is first side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a second side elevation view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a first end elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a second end elevation view thereof.

The broken lines show portions of the design that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an enteral syringe, substantially as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D807502
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 2, 2015
Date of Patent: Jan 9, 2018
Assignee: NEOMED, INC. (Woodstock, GA)
Inventors: Benjamin M. Davis (Woodstock, GA), Aaron N. Ingram (Canton, GA), John Burke (County Roscommon), Mark M. Costello (Co. Mayo)
Primary Examiner: David G Muller
Assistant Examiner: Nathan M Johnston
Application Number: 29/519,107
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Syringe, Catheter Or Needle Component (22) (D24/130)