Casing for a probe
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The dash-dash-dash lines are included for the purpose of illustrating portions that form no part of the claimed design. The dash-dot-dash line showing a boundary line forms no part of the claimed design.
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The ornamental design for a casing for a probe, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 16, 2019
Date of Patent: Dec 8, 2020
Assignee: The Regents of the University of California (Oakland, CA)
Inventor: Nagesh Ragavendra (Malibu, CA)
Primary Examiner: Susan Bennett Hattan
Assistant Examiner: Omeed Agilee
Application Number: 29/677,009