Cartridge for linear surgical stapler

- Ethicon LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cartridge for linear surgical stapler, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right elevational view of the cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left elevational view of the cartridge of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the cartridge of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the cartridge of FIG. 1.

The cartridge features shown in broken lines are unclaimed environment, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a cartridge for linear surgical stapler, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D904613
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 13, 2018
Date of Patent: Dec 8, 2020
Assignee: Ethicon LLC (Guaynabo, PR)
Inventors: Carol J. Wynn (Kings Mills, OH), Michael E. Setser (Burlington, KY), Prudence A. Vulhop (Fort Wright, KY)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/659,847