Centrifuge module for clinical laboratory automation system

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top and right side perspective view of a centrifuge module for clinical laboratory automation system showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view thereof shown in an opened position.

The broken lines in all drawing views are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the centrifuge module for clinical laboratory automation system that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

We claim the ornamental design for a centrifuge module for clinical laboratory automation system, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D655822
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 31, 2011
Date of Patent: Mar 13, 2012
Assignee: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (Tokyo)
Inventors: Mitsuru Oonuma (Tokyo), Yoko Sato (FuchuKomae), Akira Omachi (Komae), Tetsuya Isobe (Hitachinaka), Kazuhiro Noda (Hitachinaka)
Primary Examiner: Anhdao Doan
Attorney: Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP.
Application Number: 29/384,358
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Specimen Handling, Preparation Or Testing (62) (D24/216)