Tube strip holder for automated processing systems

Description

FIG. 1 is a top isometric view of a tube strip holder for automated processing systems according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a bottom isometric view of the tube strip holder for automated processing systems shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of the tube strip holder for automated processing systems shown in FIG. 1, the rear view being a mirror image of the front view.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of the tube strip holder for automated processing systems shown in FIG. 1, the left side view being a mirror image of the right side view.

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the tube strip holder for automated processing systems shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the tube strip holder for automated processing systems shown in FIG. 1.

In the drawings, broken lines indicate environmental structure or boundaries that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a tube strip holder for automated processing systems, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Thomas; Bradley Scott (Timonium, MD)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type QIAGEN GAITHERSBURG, INC. Gaithersburg MD US
Assignee:	Qiagen Gaithersburg, Inc. (Gaithersburg, MD)
Appl. No.:	D/435,277
Filed:	October 22, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/227
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/224-232,108,127-130,216,222 ;D9/756 ;422/549,552,562 ;435/288.1,288.4

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Primary Examiner: Goodwin; Mark
Attorney, Agent or Firm: RatnerPrestia