Pipette tip adapter assembly

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a pipette tip adapter assembly that includes an adapter and pipette tips;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a back view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a side view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a side view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a pipette tip adapter assembly, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D992754
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 6, 2020
Date of Patent: Jul 18, 2023
Assignee: Avidien Technologies, Inc. (Hudson, MA)
Inventor: Richard Cote (Hudson, MA)
Primary Examiner: Omeed Agilee
Application Number: 29/757,513
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Pipette Or Burette (D24/222)