Automatic sample testing machine

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the machine as seen from the left hand side of the machine in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of the machine as seen from the right hand side of the machine in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the design; and,

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of the alternative embodiment of FIG. 6.

FIGS. 3-5 also illustrate the side and top views of the alternative embodiment of FIGS. 6 and 7.

The rear and bottom sides of the machine are not ornamented.

Claims

The ornamental design for an automatic sample testing machine, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Burchard; Thomas (Winchester, MA), Flender; Gregg (Quincy, MA), Robinson; Ron (Bridgeton, MO)
Assignee:	bioMerieux Vitek, Inc. (Hazelwood, MO)
Appl. No.:	D/050,396
Filed:	February 16, 1996

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Current U.S. Class:	D10/81; D24/169; D24/232
Field of Search:	;D10/81 ;D24/169,232 ;422/50,63-68 ;436/43,48

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

BioMerieux Vitek, Inc., Brochure--Vitek.RTM. System (1995)..

Primary Examiner: Davis; Antoine Duval
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.