Biochemical card for use in automated microbial machines

- bioMerieux Vitek, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a biochemical card for use in automated microbial machines showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D414272
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 6, 1994
Date of Patent: Sep 21, 1999
Assignee: bioMerieux Vitek, Inc. (Hazelwood, MO)
Inventors: Raymond E. O'Bear (Granite City, IL), Bruno Colin (Marcy l'Etoile), Garry R. Tegeler (Hazelwood, MO), John Staples (Florissant, MO)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: I Simmons
Law Firm: Banner & Allegretti, Ltd.
Application Number: 0/25,174
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Slide Or Reagent Sheet Type (D24/225); Vessel, Specimen Holder Or Reagent Material (65) (D24/224)
International Classification: 2402;