Nasal dilator

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Description

FIG. 1 is an enlarged perspective view of a nasal dilator embodying my new design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged side elevational view of the nasal dilator, with the view from any side being the same;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged top plan view of the nasal dilator; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged bottom plan view of the nasal dilator.

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Patent History
Patent number: D388172
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 27, 1995
Date of Patent: Dec 23, 1997
Assignee: E-Z Kare Good Health Systems, Inc. (Tavares, FL)
Inventor: Bret Cipes (Eustis, FL)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Frank Martinez
Attorney: Charles M. Kaplan
Application Number: 0/41,955
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Speculum, Dilator Or Retractor (25) (D24/135)
International Classification: 2404;