Stapling head feature for surgical stapler

- Ethicon LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a stapling head feature for a surgical stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 7.

Claims

The ornamental design for a stapling head feature for surgical stapler, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D894390
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 1, 2018
Date of Patent: Aug 25, 2020
Assignee: Ethicon LLC (Guaynabo, PR)
Inventors: Christopher C. Miller (Loveland, OH), Frederick E. Shelton, IV (Hillsboro, OH)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/665,182