USD499181S1 - Handle for a vessel sealer and divider - Google Patents

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USD499181S1
USD499181S1 US29/181,698 US18169803F USD499181S US D499181 S1 USD499181 S1 US D499181S1 US 18169803 F US18169803 F US 18169803F US D499181 S USD499181 S US D499181S
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a handle for a vessel sealer and divider showing our new design. The broken line showing is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design;
FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a front view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a rear view thereof.

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  1. We claim the ornamental design for a handle for a vessel sealer and divider, as shown and described.
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