Reagent carrier for use in an automated analyzer

- Abbott Laboratories
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a reagent carrier for use in an automated analyzer, hereinafter referred to as the reagent carrier.

FIG. 2 is a side view in elevation of the reagent carrier of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the reagent carrier of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear view in elevation of the reagent carrier of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a front view in elevation of the reagent carrier of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view reagent carrier of FIG. 1.

The broken line showing of the base structure and the reagent container connectors is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a reagent carrier for use in an automated analyzer, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D532524
Type: Grant
Filed: May 4, 2005
Date of Patent: Nov 21, 2006
Assignee: Abbott Laboratories (Abbott Park, IL)
Inventors: Cordell Kay Gomm (Mansfield, TX), Robert Paul Luoma, II (Highland Village, TX)
Primary Examiner: Robert A. Delehanty
Assistant Examiner: Mark Cavanna
Attorney: David L. Weinstein
Application Number: 29/229,240
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Tray, Rack Or Vessel Holder (66) (D24/227)