Instrument for analyzing specimen containers

Description

FIG. 1 is a left and front perspective of an instrument for analyzing specimen containers showing the design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right and front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawing views are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the instrument for analyzing specimen containers that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an instrument for analyzing specimen containers, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Philipak; Stanley M. (Augusta, MO), Paulhet; Frederic (Blyes, FR), Fanning; Mark Joseph (Florissant, MO), Brock; Richard (Chapel Hill, NC), Segrist; Mark W. (Webster Groves, MO), Gentles; Thomas (Chesterfield, MO)
Assignee:	bioMerieux, Inc. (Durham, NC)
Appl. No.:	D/372,361
Filed:	November 12, 2010

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	12780126	May 14, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/216
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/216-232,186 ;D10/81 ;422/500,547,62,63 ;435/287.1,288.4 ;436/43,47,46

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP