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Control device for delivering electrical therapy

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  • Patent Grant
  • D475463
  • Patent Number
    D475,463
  • Date Filed
    Friday, September 28, 2001
    23 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, June 3, 2003
    21 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 200
    • 607 33
    • 607 46
    • 607 63
    • 607 66
    • 607 81
    • 607 73
    • 607 115
    • 607 134
  • International Classifications
    • 2401
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a top, right, front isometric view of an embodiment of a control device for delivering electrical thereapy showing our new design.




FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof.




FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof.




FIG. 4 is a right-side elevational view thereof.




FIG. 5 is a left-side elevational view thereof.




FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof; and,




FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view thereof.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for a control device for delivering electrical therapy, as shown and described.
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