Sample well-strip for an automated sample analyzer

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a sample well-strip for an automated sample analyzer;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 shown according to its manner of use;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is the opposing side view of the embodiment shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a front view of the embodiment of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the embodiment of FIG. 1.

The portion of the article shown in broken lines in FIG. 2 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design. The bottom of the sample well-strip is flat and unornamented.

Claims

The ornamental design of a sample well-strip for an automated sample analyzer, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Blouin; Matthew R. (Townsend, MA), Fisette; Robert R. (Norwood, MA)
Assignee:	Instrumentation Laboratory Company (Lexington, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/159,372
Filed:	April 18, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/224; D24/216; D24/226; D24/229
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/226,227,216,224,229 ;422/69,58,102,100,63,67

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP