Instrument for analyzing biological cells

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, and left side perspective view of an instrument for analyzing biological cells showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear, top and right side perspective view thereof.

The broken lines depict portions of the instrument for analyzing biological cells that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM What is claimed is the ornamental design for an instrument for analyzing biological cells, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Fang; Longbin (Hangzhou, CN), Ye; Qiting (Hangzhou, CN), Yao; Xin (Hangzhou, CN), Tao; Zhi (Hangzhou, CN), Wu; Jian (Hangzhou, CN), Li; Nan (San Diego, CA), Wang; Xiaobo (San Diego, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Agilent Technologies, Inc. Santa Clara CA US
Assignee:	Agilent Technologies, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/723,537
Filed:	February 7, 2020

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/216
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/107,169,186,216,219,231,232,233 ;D10/81

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Primary Examiner: Doan; Anhdao