Automated analytical instrument

- Abbott Laboratories
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an automated analytical instrument, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the automated analytical instrument shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the automated analytical instrument shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the automated analytical instrument shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left-side elevational view of the automated analytical instrument shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a right-side elevational view of the automated analytical instrument shown in FIG. 1.

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Patent History
Patent number: D349861
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 20, 1992
Date of Patent: Aug 23, 1994
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, IL)
Inventors: William J. Kanewske (Dallas, TX), Max K. Yoshimoto (San Mateo, CA), Brett C. Lovelady (San Jose, CA)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Attorney: Daniel W. Collins
Application Number: 7/915,169
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Chemical (12) (D10/81)