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Percutaneous probe applicator

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  • Patent Grant
  • D480478
  • Patent Number
    D480,478
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, September 28, 2000
    24 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, October 7, 2003
    21 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 133
    • D24 119
    • D24 187
    • D24 144
    • D24 146
    • D24 147
    • 600 351
    • 600 376
    • 600 378
    • 600 6
    • 607 46
    • 607 116
    • 607 41
    • 128 897
    • 606 181
    • 606 182
    • 604 93
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a top, left, front isometric view of an embodiment of a percutaneous probe applicator showing our new design.




FIG. 2 is a right-side elevational view thereof.




FIG. 3 is a left-side elevational view thereof.




FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.




FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.




FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,




FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for a percutaneous probe applicator, as shown and described.
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