End effector for a surgical device

- Bolder Surgical, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the claimed design;

FIG. 3 is a right side view of the claimed design;

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the claimed design;

FIG. 5 is a top view of the claimed design;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the claimed design;

FIG. 7 is a front view of the claimed design; and,

FIG. 8 is a back view of the claimed design.

The figures illustrate an end effector for a surgical device.

Features of the article that are not shown are disclaimed. Additionally, any features shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an end effector for a surgical device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D934423
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 11, 2020
Date of Patent: Oct 26, 2021
Assignee: Bolder Surgical, LLC (Louisville, CO)
Inventors: Clayton Cole (Longmont, CO), Christopher Deborski (Denver, CO), Keir Hart (Lafayette, CO), Russ Hempstead (Lafayette, CO), Casey Kuchta (San Jose, CA), Dale Schmaltz (Fort Collins, CO)
Primary Examiner: Brandon M Rosati
Assistant Examiner: Calvin E Vansant
Application Number: 29/750,138
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Pivoted Jaws (e.g., Scissors Type, Etc.) (D24/148)