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Fluid remover

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  • Patent Grant
  • D878606
  • Patent Number
    D878,606
  • Date Filed
    Friday, September 30, 2011
    13 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, March 17, 2020
    5 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 124
    • D24 128
    • 128 DIG060
    • 128 846000
    • 156 272200
    • 602 054000
    • 602 057-058
    • 602 089000
    • 604 174000
    • 604 177-180
    • 604 187000
    • 604 227000
    • 411 544000
    • 411 156000
    • 411 368000
    • 411 916000
    • 439 815000
  • International Classifications
    • 2404
    • 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 fluid remover for use with a trocar;



FIG. 2 is a top view of the fluid remover of FIG. 1;



FIG. 3 is a back side view of fluid remover of FIG. 1; and,



FIG. 4 is a front side view of the fluid remover of FIG. 1.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a fluid remover, as shown and described.
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