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USD567943S1 - Over-ratchet safety for a vessel sealing instrument - Google Patents

Over-ratchet safety for a vessel sealing instrument
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USD567943S1
USD567943S1US29/214,823US21482304FUSD567943SUS D567943 S1USD567943 S1US D567943S1US 21482304 FUS21482304 FUS 21482304FUS D567943 SUSD567943 SUS D567943S
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an over-ratchet safety for a vessel sealing instrument showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 6 is top view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a rear view thereof.

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  1. We claim the ornamental design for an over-ratchet safety for a vessel sealing instrument, as shown.
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