Multi-well platform

Description

FIG. 1: is a top plan view of a multi-well platform showing our new design,

FIG. 2: is a bottom plan view thereof,

FIG. 3: is a left elevation view thereof,

FIG. 4: is a right elevation view thereof,

FIG. 5: is a front elevation view thereof,

FIG. 6: is a back elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 7: is a top, front, and right perspective view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a multi-well platform, as shown.

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Inventors:	Pham; Andrew A. (Del Mar, CA), Coassin; Peter J. (Encinitas, CA), Harootunian; Alec Tate (Del Mar, CA), Pham; Peter N. (San Diego, CA)
Assignee:	Aurora Biosciences Corporation (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/081,976
Filed:	January 12, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/230; D24/216; D24/227
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/224,226,230,216 ;422/102,104,101 ;435/288.4,305.1,305.2,305.3,305.4 ;D25/150,152

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Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Assistant Examiner: Simmons; I
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Gray Cary Ware & Freidenrich LLP Haile; Lisa A.