Pipette tip stacking tray

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a pipette tip stacking tray showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the pipette tip stacking tray shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the pipette tip stacking tray shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front view of the pipette tip stacking tray shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 5-5 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 6-6 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the pipette tip stacking tray shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a right side view of the pipette tip stacking tray shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 9 is a left side view of the pipette tip stacking tray shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 10-10 of FIG. 2.

The features of the pipette tip stacking tray shown in phantom lines are not elements of the design of our new invention.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a pipette tip stacking tray, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Williams; Eric (San Diego, CA), Reddy; Hari (San Diego, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Williams; Eric Reddy; Hari San Diego San Diego CA CA US US
Assignee:	Molecular Bioproducts, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/389,269
Filed:	April 8, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/230
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/216,224-232,217 ;422/553,562 ;211/69,71,74,71.01 ;356/246 ;D28/61 ;604/192 ;D19/37

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Primary Examiner: Nelson; T. Chase
Assistant Examiner: Cavanna; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Wood, Herron & Evans, LLP