Self-contained biological indicator

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a self-contained biological indicator showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a first side elevation view of the container body of the self-contained biological indicator (with the cap detached therefrom);

FIG. 6 is a second side elevation view of container body of the self-contained biological indicator (with the cap detached therefrom);

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of FIG. 5

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 5;

FIG. 9 is a side elevation view of the cap of the self-contained biological indicator (detached from the container body);

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of FIG. 9; and,

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 9.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a self-contained biological indicator, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Pasmore; Mark Edward (Fox Lake, IL), Solomon; Alan M. (Mundelein, IL)
Assignee:	American Sterilizer Company (Mentor, OH)
Appl. No.:	D/325,371
Filed:	September 30, 2008

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/224
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/216,224,227 ;422/50,102,99

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Primary Examiner: Veynar; Caron
Assistant Examiner: Donnelly; Kelley A
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP