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 broken lines in the drawings depict portions of the linear surgical stapler that 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: D991453
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 23, 2021
Date of Patent: Jul 4, 2023
Assignee: Cilag GmbH International (Zug)
Inventors: Andrew C. Deck (Cincinnati, OH), David K. Norvell (Monroe, OH), Matthew S. Corbin (Placentia, CA), Jason D. Jones (Cincinnati, OH), Brian D. Schings (Maineville, OH)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/820,692