Cap

- Gen-Probe Incorporated
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of my new design for a cap shown in combination with a specimen collection vessel depicted in phantom;

FIG. 2 is a side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a section side view of the cap of FIG. 3, taken along the 5—5 line thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a cap, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D457247
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 29, 2000
Date of Patent: May 14, 2002
Assignee: Gen-Probe Incorporated (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: Mordi I. Iheme (San Diego, CA), Bruce W. Anderson (Rancho Cucamonga, CA)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Charles B. Cappellari
Application Number: 29/128,710
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Vessel, Specimen Holder Or Reagent Material (65) (D24/224); Specimen Handling, Preparation Or Testing (62) (D24/216)
International Classification: 2402;