Sample processing disk cover

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sample processing disk cover, showing the new design.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof and,

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawing views are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the sample processing disk cover that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sample processing disk cover, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D638951
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 13, 2009
Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: William Bedingham (Woodbury, MN), Peter D. Ludowise (Cottage Grove, MN), Jeffrey C. Pederson (Minneapolis, MN), Barry W. Robole (Woodville, WI)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Anhdao Doan
Attorney: Nicole J. Einerson
Application Number: 29/350,264
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Specimen Handling, Preparation Or Testing (62) (D24/216)