FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a visualization trocar according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a lateral perspective view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is a front end view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 1;
FIG. 7 is a rear end view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a visualization trocar according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a lateral perspective view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 8;
FIG. 11 is a side elevational view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 8;
FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 8;
FIG. 13 is a front end view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 8; and,
FIG. 14 is a rear end view of the visualization trocar of FIG. 8.
The stippling shown in FIGS. 8-14 indicates opacity of the distal end portion of the claimed design.
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