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Fixed-shape cannula for posterior delivery of radiation to an eye

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  • Patent Grant
  • D691269
  • Patent Number
    D691,269
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, May 10, 2011
    13 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, October 8, 2013
    11 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 107
    • D24 108
    • D24 112
    • D24 113
    • D24 127
    • D24 130
    • D24 133
    • D24 150
    • D24 144
    • D24 145
    • D24 147
    • 600 001-008
    • 606 161000
    • 606 166000
    • 604 020000
    • 604 027000
    • 604 093010
    • 604 264000
    • 623 006120
    • D19 65
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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      This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fixed-shape cannula for posterior delivery of radiation to an eye showing my new design;



FIG. 2 is a front view of thereof;



FIG. 3 is a side view (opposite side view is mirror image) thereof;



FIG. 4 is a back view thereof;



FIG. 5 is top view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof; and,



FIG. 7 is a side view in use thereof.


In FIGS. 1-7, the broken lines showing of environmental structure for purposes of illustrating the fixed-shape cannula for posterior delivery of radiation to an eye in a condition of use. The broken lines and the structure they depict form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a fixed-shape cannula for posterior delivery of radiation to an eye, as shown and described.
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