In the drawing, the broken away portions represent that no particular length is claimed; the pattern of elongate lines on the surface of the tube represents the ribs and is understood to continuous uniformly throughout the surface; and the flange portion of the culture swab shown in broken lines forms no part of the claimed design.

The design is for a bullet tipped culture swab for use in veterinary medical procedures. The culture swab has a swab that is disposed within the culture swab and deployed during use.

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›1.independentThe ornamental design for a culture swab, as shown and described.

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D24/216

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