Suture fastener

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D1046135
  • Patent Number
    D1,046,135
  • Date Filed
    Friday, September 30, 2022
    2 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, October 8, 2024
    7 months ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 145-146
    • D24 133
    • D24 127
    • CPC
    • A61B17/0487
    • A61B17/0401
    • A61B17/0469
    • A61B2017/0454
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a suture fastener in accordance with the present invention;



FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof, with FIG. 3 shown at a reduced scale; and



FIG. 4 is a side view thereof, with FIG. 4 shown at a reduced scale; and,



FIG. 5 is a front view thereof, with FIG. 5 shown at a reduced scale.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a suture fastener, substantially as shown and described.
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Number Date Country
Parent 16741873 Jan 2020 US
Child 29855251 US