Sample preparation instrument

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sample preparation instrument in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the sample preparation instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the sample preparation instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the sample preparation instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side view of the sample preparation instrument of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a top view of the sample preparation instrument of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the sample preparation instrument of FIG. 1.

In the drawings, the broken lines are for the purpose of illustrating environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a sample preparation instrument, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bauer; William Craig (Raleigh, NC), Nobles; Brent (Raleigh, NC), deVille; Jarred (Raleigh, NC), Allegoren; Erik (San Diego, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type ILLUMINA, INC San Diego CA US
Assignee:	ILLUMINA, INC. (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/477,989
Filed:	December 30, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/234; D24/231
Current International Class:	2400
Field of Search:	;D24/234,216,169,233,232,186,107,231 ;D10/81,94 ;702/19,32,21 ;422/65,64,63,403 ;73/23.41,64.56 ;435/325,286.2 ;436/164,46 ;378/79

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Primary Examiner: Baynham; Holly
Assistant Examiner: Shields; Rhea
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP