Cell encapsulation device

- VIACYTE, INC.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a cell encapsulation device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a back elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for the cell encapsulation device, as shown.

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Patent History
Patent number: D755986
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 13, 2014
Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
Assignee: VIACYTE, INC. (San Diego, CA)
Inventors: Chad Green (San Diego, CA), Vincent So (San Diego, CA), Laura Martinson (San Diego, CA), Michael Scott (San Diego, CA)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Mark Cavanna
Application Number: 29/509,102