Laparoscopic adaptor

- Ethicon LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a laparoscopic adaptor showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is an enlarged front view thereof.

The dot-dash broken lines immediately adjacent to the claim and define unshaded regions depict the bounds of the claimed design, while all other dot-dashed broken lines are directed to environment. The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a laparoscopic adaptor, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D893714
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 26, 2018
Date of Patent: Aug 18, 2020
Assignee: Ethicon LLC (Guaynabo, PR)
Inventors: Michael J. Trezza (Long Valley, NJ), Michael E. Setser (Burlington, KY), John Anastasiadis (Tinton Falls, NJ), Michael J. Vendely (Lebanon, OH)
Primary Examiner: Lauren D McVey
Application Number: 29/638,248