Automated analyzer test cartridge and sample collection device for analyte detection

Description

FIG. 1A is a top, front, and left side perspective view of a first embodiment of an automated analyzer, test cartridge, and sample collection device for analyte detection;

FIG. 1B is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 1C is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 1D is a top view thereof;

FIG. 1E is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 1F is a front view thereof;

FIG. 1G is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 2A is a top, front, and left side perspective view of a second embodiment of an automated analyzer, test cartridge, and sample collection device for analyte detection;

FIG. 2B is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 2C is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 2D is a top view thereof;

FIG. 2E is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 2F is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 2G is a rear view thereof.

The ornamental design which is claimed is shown in solid lines in the drawings. The broken lines in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for an automated analyzer, test cartridge, and sample collection device for analyte detection, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Khattak; Ayub (San Diego, CA), Sever; Clinton (San Diego, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Cue Inc. San Diego CA US
Assignee:	CUE INC. (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/490,660
Filed:	May 12, 2014

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Current U.S. Class:	D10/81; D24/129
Current International Class:	1004
Field of Search:	;D10/81 ;D24/129

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Primary Examiner: Davis; Antoine D
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Foley & Lardner LLP Konski; Antoinette F. Brown; Marshall J.