FIG. 1 is a front and right side perspective view of a vial plug, showing
my new design;
FIG. 2 is a back side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof; and
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view thereof, taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 3.
The left side of the vial plug is identical to the right side.
	
	  
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