Linear surgical stapler

- Cilag GmbH International
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a left elevational view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a right elevational view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the linear surgical stapler of FIG. 1.

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

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D928319
Type: Grant
Filed: May 1, 2019
Date of Patent: Aug 17, 2021
Assignee: Cilag GmbH International (Zug)
Inventors: Andrew C. Deck (Cincinnati, OH), David K. Norvell (Monroe, OH), Matthew S. Corbin (Loveland, OH), Jason Jones (Cincinnati, OH), Brian D. Schings (Cincinnati, OH)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/689,708