Specimen container
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Description
The specimen container is intended for use with a microbial detection apparatus and is designed to hold a culture medium and a specimen which is to be analyzed for the presence of microorganisms.
Claims
The ornamental design of a specimen container, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D684275
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 25, 2012
Date of Patent: Jun 11, 2013
Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc. (Durham, NC)
Inventors: Mark S. Wilson (Hillsborough, NC), Ronnie J. Robinson (St. Charles, MO), Christopher S. Ronsick (Durham, NC), Patrick Yerbic (St. Louis, MO), Mark J. Fanning (Florissant, MO), Stanley M. Philipak (Augusta, MO)
Primary Examiner: Anhdao Doan
Application Number: 29/411,700
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 25, 2012
Date of Patent: Jun 11, 2013
Assignee: bioMerieux, Inc. (Durham, NC)
Inventors: Mark S. Wilson (Hillsborough, NC), Ronnie J. Robinson (St. Charles, MO), Christopher S. Ronsick (Durham, NC), Patrick Yerbic (St. Louis, MO), Mark J. Fanning (Florissant, MO), Stanley M. Philipak (Augusta, MO)
Primary Examiner: Anhdao Doan
Application Number: 29/411,700
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Vessel, Specimen Holder Or Reagent Material (65) (D24/224)