Expansion trigger for a sampling device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an expansion trigger for a sampling device;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is another side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a expansion trigger for a sampling device, as shown.

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Inventors:	Cieciuch; John (Dracut, MA), Wood; Amy (Concord, MA), Vigna; James (Tyngsboro, MA), Paradise; Charles (Brooklyn, NY), Climer; Kirsten (Mountainview, CA), de Martrin-Donos; Francois (Brooklyn, NY)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Merck Chemicals and Life Science AB Solna N/A SE
Assignee:	Merck Chemicals and Life Science AB (Solna, SE)
Appl. No.:	D/654,138
Filed:	June 21, 2018

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/232
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/216,223-233,186,107,121,108,129 ;D10/81

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Office action dated Dec. 5, 2019 in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 29/654,139. cited by applicant . Notice of allowance dated Nov. 26, 2019 in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 29/654,142. cited by applicant . Notice of allowance dated Dec. 2, 2019 in co-pending U.S. Appl. No. 29/654,143. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nields, Lemack & Frame, LLC

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