USD480478S1 - Percutaneous probe applicator - Google Patents

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USD480478S1
USD480478S1 US29/130,210 US13021000F USD480478S US D480478 S1 USD480478 S1 US D480478S1 US 13021000 F US13021000 F US 13021000F US D480478 S USD480478 S US D480478S
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FIG. 1 is a top, left, front isometric view of an embodiment of a percutaneous probe applicator showing our new design.
FIG. 2 is a right-side elevational view thereof.
FIG. 3 is a left-side elevational view thereof.
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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  1. The ornamental design for a percutaneous probe applicator, as shown and described.
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