Thermoform dish
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Description
FIG. 1 is a top and front perspective view of the thermoform dish;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a back elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is an exploded view thereof.
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Patent History
Patent number: D382974
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 5, 1995
Date of Patent: Aug 26, 1997
Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Inventors: William Lahm (Sumter, SC), Timothy A. Stevens (Madison, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney: Nanette S. Thomas
Application Number: 0/39,749
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 5, 1995
Date of Patent: Aug 26, 1997
Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Inventors: William Lahm (Sumter, SC), Timothy A. Stevens (Madison, NJ)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney: Nanette S. Thomas
Application Number: 0/39,749
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Vessel, Specimen Holder Or Reagent Material (65) (D24/224);
Specimen Handling, Preparation Or Testing (62) (D24/216);
Tray, Rack Or Vessel Holder (66) (D24/227)
International Classification: 2402;
International Classification: 2402;