USD432244S - Device for encasing an assay test strip - Google Patents

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USD432244S
USD432244S US29/086,799 US8679998F USD432244S US D432244 S USD432244 S US D432244S US 8679998 F US8679998 F US 8679998F US D432244 S USD432244 S US D432244S
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a diagnostic detection device for encasing an assay test strip showing our new design;
FIG. 2 is an end elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 5 is a side elevational view thereof, both sides being similar.

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  1. The ornamental design for a device for encasing an assay test strip, as shown and described.
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