FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a catheter with variable funnel shape, showing a an embodiment of the new design with the ridges on the catheter funnel shown in broken lines.

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1 .

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1 ; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the catheter with variable funnel shape of FIG. 1 .

The broken lines in the drawings show certain environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a catheter with variable funnel shape, as shown and described.

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