Rotatable sample processing disk

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a rotatable sample processing disk, showing the new design.

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a rotatable sample processing disk, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D672467
Type: Grant
Filed: May 18, 2011
Date of Patent: Dec 11, 2012
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Jeffrey D. Smith (Marine on St. Croix, MN), Peter D. Ludowise (Cottage Grove, MN)
Primary Examiner: Anhdao Doan
Attorney: Nicole J. Einerson
Application Number: 29/392,223
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Specimen Handling, Preparation Or Testing (62) (D24/216)