Tool for adjusting an implantable adjustable fluid flow control valve

- Medtronic, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of an ornamental design of a locator tool;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the design of the locator tool;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the design of the locator tool;

FIG. 4 is a rear top perspective view of the design of the locator tool;

FIG. 5 is a rear bottom perspective view of the design of the locator tool;

FIG. 6 is a first side elevation view of the design of the locator tool;

FIG. 7 is a second side elevation view of the design of the locator tool;

FIG. 8 is a third side elevation view of the design of the locator tool;

FIG. 9 is a fourth side elevation view of the design of the locator tool; and,

FIG. 10 is a cross-section view of the design of the locator tool taken along line 10-10 of FIG. 2.

The even broken lines in the drawings is for illustrating environment only and forms no part of the claimed design.

The dot-dash broken lines define the bounds of the claim design and form no part thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tool for adjusting an implantable adjustable fluid flow control valve, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D945608
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 16, 2021
Date of Patent: Mar 8, 2022
Assignee: Medtronic, Inc. (Minneapolis, MN)
Inventors: William J. Bertrand (Ventura, CA), Leanne M. Lintula (Santa Barbara, CA), Leonard Porche (Simi Valley, CA)
Primary Examiner: David G Muller
Application Number: 29/803,785