Rotatable sample processing disk

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a rotatable sample processing disk, showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a rotatable sample processing disk, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Smith; Jeffrey D. (Marine on St. Croix, MN), Ludowise; Peter D. (Cottage Grove, MN)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Smith; Jeffrey D. Ludowise; Peter D. Marine on St. Croix Cottage Grove MN MN US US
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/431,512
Filed:	September 7, 2012

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29392223	May 18, 2011	D672467

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/216
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/216,217,219,225,231,232,107,169,186 ;D10/81 ;422/500,547,62-65,67,72 ;435/287.1,287.3 ;436/43,45,47 ;356/246 ;494/16

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Einerson; Nicole J.