Closure for a specimen container having an indicator surface

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a closure for a specimen container having an indicator surface, shown with a collection container representing environmental subject matter in accordance with the present invention;

FIG. 2 is another perspective view thereof, shown without the environment;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged fragmental cross-section view thereof taken along line 3--3 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof, the rear view being a mirror image;

FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof, the right side view being a mirror image; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

The surface shading contrast between the top surface of the closure and the surface shading visible through the indicia is intended to represent color contrast.

Certain broken lines shown in FIG. 1 are provided for the purpose of showing environment only, and certain broken lines shown in FIG. 1 and the broken lines shown in FIGS. 2-4 and 7 are included for the purpose of illustrating a portion of the closure that forms no part of the claimed design. None of the broken lines form a part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a closure for a specimen container having an indicator surface, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Karpiloff; Kenneth (Mamaroneck, NY), Iskra; Michael (Bridgewater, NJ)
Assignee:	Becton, Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Appl. No.:	D/354,345
Filed:	January 22, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/224
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/216,222-226,227,229,230,231,232,169,112-114 ;D10/81 ;D3/203.1-203.8 ;422/99,102 ;D9/432,435,436,503,504,505,529,530,549 ;435/288.1,288.3,288.4,304.1,305.1,305.3,305.4

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: The Webb Law Firm