Instrument for analyzing biological cells

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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

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D941488
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 7, 2020
Date of Patent: Jan 18, 2022
Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc. (Santa Clara, CA)
Inventors: Longbin Fang (Hangzhou), Qiting Ye (Hangzhou), Xin Yao (Hangzhou), Zhi Tao (Hangzhou), Jian Wu (Hangzhou), Nan Li (San Diego, CA), Xiaobo Wang (San Diego, CA)
Primary Examiner: Anhdao Doan
Application Number: 29/723,537
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Specimen Handling, Preparation Or Testing (62) (D24/216)