Magnetic rack

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the rack;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the rack;

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the rack;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the rack;

FIG. 5 is a first side view of the rack; and,

FIG. 6 is a second side view of the rack.

The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating unclaimed portions of the magnetic rack and form no part of the claimed design.

The magnetic rack is a rack for holding test tubes and the like. The rack is equipped with a magnet that attracts magnetic beads in the test tubes so they can be separated from the supernatant.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a magnetic rack, as shown.

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Inventors:	Greenizen; Kurt (Bradford, MA), Scott; Chris (Westford, MA), Labombard; Gary (Concord, NH)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Greenizen; Kurt Scott; Chris Labombard; Gary Bradford Westford Concord MA MA NH US US US
Assignee:	EMD Millipore Corporation (Billerica, MA)
Appl. No.:	D/353,434
Filed:	January 8, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/227
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/185,216-232,127-128 ;D6/406.1-406.3,406.6 ;D3/203.1,304 ;D19/92 ;D32/55 ;206/363-370 ;211/85.13,126.14,74,41.1 ;260/438,557,560,564 ;422/58,99,102,104,297,300,560-564,298 ;433/77,79

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Cavanna; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nields, Lemack & Frame, LLC