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   D851245
Priority
Apr 14 2017
Filed
Apr 14 2017
Issued
Jun 11 2019
Expiry
Jun 11 2034
Inventors
Melsky, Ge…
Assg.orig
CARDIOFOCU…
Assg.curr
CARDIOFOCU…
Entity
unknown
Referenced by
6
References
183
Maint.:
n/a
The ornamental design for a compliant balloon, as shown and described.

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a compliant balloon showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken lines show portions of the design that form no part of the claimed design.
INVENTORS:

Melsky, Gerald, Baxter, Lincoln

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