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Applicator for a surgical stapler buttress

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  • Patent Grant
  • D955576
  • Patent Number
    D955,576
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, November 4, 2020
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, June 21, 2022
    a year ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 145
    • CPC
    • A61B17/0682
    • A61B17/068
    • A61B17/072
    • A61B17/07292
    • A61B17/07207
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
      Disclaimer
      This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an applicator for a surgical stapler buttress, showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress of FIG. 1, the opposite rear elevational view being a mirror image thereof;



FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress of FIG. 1;



FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress of FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the applicator for a surgical stapler buttress of FIG. 1, the opposite bottom plan view being a mirror image thereof.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for an applicator for a surgical stapler buttress, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29675168 Dec 2018 US
Child 29757241 US