Ventilatory instrument for measuring peak expiratory flow

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a ventilatory instrument for measuring peak expiratory flow showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D333004
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 28, 1990
Date of Patent: Feb 2, 1993
Assignee: Ferraris Development and Engineering Company Limited (London)
Inventors: George A. McNamee (Saffron Walden), James A. Stockwell (London), Ronald F. Checksfield (London)
Primary Examiner: Alan P. Douglas
Assistant Examiner: Antoine D. Davis
Law Firm: Nixon & Vanderhye
Application Number: 7/589,891
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Pulmonary (38) (D24/164)