Monolayer

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top perspective view of a first embodiment of a monolayer showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear, top perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front, top perspective view of a second embodiment of our new design;

FIG. 10 is a rear, top perspective view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 13 is a front elevation view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 14 is a rear elevation view of the second embodiment;

FIG. 15 is a left side view of the second embodiment; and,

FIG. 16 is a right side view of the second embodiment.

The short-dash short-dash broken lines in the drawings depict portions of the monolayer that form no part of the claimed design. The long-dash short-dash broken lines depict the boundaries of the claim and form no part thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a monolayer as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1116151
Type: Grant
Filed: May 3, 2023
Date of Patent: Mar 3, 2026
Assignee: Truvian Sciences, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: Sean Ford (San Diego, CA), Rachel Krupa (San Diego, CA), Eumene Lee (San Diego, CA)
Primary Examiner: Omeed Agilee
Application Number: 29/891,241
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Slide Or Reagent Sheet Type (D24/225)