Stent

Description

FIG. 1 is a top and back perspective view of an embodiment of the stent.

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof, the bottom and sides being mirr 3or images.

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a back view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a stent, as shown and described.

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