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I claim the ornamental design for a low profile vessel sealing and cutting mechanism, as shown.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a low profile vessel sealing and cutting mechanism showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front view of the low profile vessel sealing and cutting mechanism;
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the low profile vessel sealing and cutting mechanism;
FIG. 4 is a left side view of the low profile vessel sealing and cutting mechanism;
FIG. 5 is a right side view of the low profile vessel sealing and cutting mechanism;
FIG. 6 is a top view of the low profile vessel sealing and cutting mechanism; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the low profile vessel sealing and cutting mechanism.
Shields, Chelsea, Romero, Paul R., Unger, Jeff, James, Jeremy S., Hixson, David
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