External condensation tank for a sterilizer

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an external condensation tank for a sterilizer showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is another perspective view thereof with the tube and coupling members seen in FIG. 1 removed in order to show the underlying surface of the external condensation tank for a sterilizer;

FIG. 3 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevation view thereof with the tube and coupling member removed as in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is top plan view thereof with the tube and coupling member removed as in FIGS. 2 and 4; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawing figures depict unclaimed environmental subject matter. The broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for the external condensation tank for a sterilizer, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Coyle; Michael J. (Huber Heights, OH), Gatchell; Ronald A. (Tipp City, OH), Stewart; Philip Marc (Greenville, OH), Maalouf; Kimberly S. (Tipp City, OH)
Assignee:	Midmark Corporation (Versailles, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/317,454
Filed:	April 30, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/217
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/216-226 ;422/99,102,26,291,292,295-297,299 ;250/455.11 ;D7/317

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP