L-shaped blade trigger for an electrosurgical instrument
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Claims
The ornamental design for an L-shaped blade trigger for an electrosurgical instrument, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 9, 2016
Date of Patent: Jun 5, 2018
Assignee: COVIDIEN LP (Mansfield, MA)
Inventor: Kelley D. Goodman (Erie, CO)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/557,470