Arcuate member for moving liquids along a microscope slide

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an arcuate member showing the new design.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the arcuate member in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the arcuate member in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the arcuate member in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the arcuate member in FIG. 1.

FIGS. 6 and 7 are detailed views of portions of the arcuate member in FIG. 1.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of the arcuate member in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the arcuate member in FIG. 1.

The details shown in broken lines illustrate portions of the arcuate member that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an arcuate member for moving liquids along a microscope slide, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kram; Brian Howard (Tucson, AZ), Marshall; Kevin David (Tucson, AZ), Otter; Michael (Tucson, AZ), Martin; Carl David (Oro Valley, AZ), Jones; Jessica (Oro Valley, AZ)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. Tucson AZ US
Assignee:	Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Tucson, AZ)
Appl. No.:	D/450,292
Filed:	March 15, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/216
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/216,223,225,231,232,233,186 ;D10/81,97 ;435/28 ;422/63,523 ;436/46,54,174,180

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Perkins Coie LLP