Sample cassette

Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front and right side perspective view of a sample cassette;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof.

The broken lines in the figure drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the sample cassette that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a sample cassette, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Taylor; Jason (Windham, NH), Kenny; Greg (Wakefield, MA), DePiano, Jr.; John (Burlington, MA)
Assignee:	Claros Diagnostics, Inc. (Woburn, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/361,378
Filed:	May 11, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/216
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/216-232 ;D10/81 ;422/500,547,549,554 ;435/287.1,288.1,288.2,288.4,278.9,288.3,287.9

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.