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Device for illumination and imaging of a target

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  • Patent Grant
  • D977480
  • Patent Number
    D977,480
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, January 12, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, February 7, 2023
    a year ago
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a device for illumination and imaging of a target showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a left-side view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right-side view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.


The broken lines in the drawings represent portions of the device for illumination and imaging of a target that form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • We claim the ornamental design for a device for illumination and imaging of a target, as shown and described.
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Divisions (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 29562795 Apr 2016 US
Child 29765930 US