Pipette device with pivotable nozzle assembly

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pipette device of the instant invention;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side view is a mirror image;

FIG. 5 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view in an alternate position; and,

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view in an alternate position.

Claims

The ornamental design for a pipette device with pivotable nozzle assembly, as shown.

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Inventors:	Piacenza; Donna A. (Chicago, IL), Viet Doan; Jimmy-Quang (Chicago, IL), De Rossi; Michael F. (Lindenhurst, IL), Gaynes; Stephen J. (Wonder Lake, IL)
Assignee:	Heathrow Scientific LLC (Vernon Hills, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/197,589
Filed:	January 16, 2004

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/222; D24/121; D24/227
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/112,133,222 ;422/100,919,922,924,928,929 ;141/25-27 ;73/864.12,864.14,864.15,864.01,864.23,864.24

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Primary Examiner: MacCormac; Cathy Anne
Assistant Examiner: Levy; Melanie
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Michael Best & Friedrich LLP