End effector with a rounded tip

Details End effector with a rounded tip End effector with a rounded tip

2009-05-13

2011-11-29

Lichtenstein, Lisa (Department: 2917)

Medical and laboratory equipment

Equipment for diagnosis, analysis, or treatment

Hand manipulated tool or instrument

Design Patent

active

D0649643

CLAIM:
The ornamental design for an end effector with a rounded tip, as shown and described.

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