Sample tube rack

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of sample tube rack showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view;

FIG. 3 is a rear side elevational view;

FIG. 4 is a right elevational view;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view; and,

FIG. 8 is an exploded view.

The broken lines in the drawings depict parts of the sample tube rack that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for sample tube rack, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Johns; Charles W. (Brownsburg, IN), Krafczyk; Thomas (Olching, DE)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Beckman Coulter, Inc. Brea CA US
Assignee:	Beckman Coulter, Inc. (Brea, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/572,596
Filed:	July 28, 2016

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/227
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/224-230,216,217,232 ;422/569,500-553,560-562,50,400 ;211/126.1,74,70.1 ;435/287.1,288,4,305.2,289.1 ;206/443

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Primary Examiner: Matharu; Manpreet
Assistant Examiner: Tsehaye; Rebecca
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP