Flow generator

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the flow generator of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front end view of the flow generator of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the flow generator of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a view of the left side of the flow generator of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view of the right side of the flow generator of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of the flow generator of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the flow generator of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an exploded front perspective view of the flow generator of the present invention with the handle in an extended position.

FIG. 9 is an exploded rear perspective view of the flow generator of the present invention with the handle in an extended position and a rear panel in open position.

FIG. 10 is a left side view of the flow generator of the present invention with the handle in an extended position and the rear panel in an open position; and,

FIG. 11 is a bottom view of FIG. 10.

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Patent History
Patent number: D421298
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 23, 1998
Date of Patent: Feb 29, 2000
Assignee: ResMed Limited (North Ryde)
Inventors: Barton John Kenyon (Wahroonga), Philip Rodney Kwok (West Pymble), John McBrien Levey (Darlinghurst)
Primary Examiner: Lisa Lichtenstein
Law Firm: Holland & Hart LLP
Application Number: 0/86,942
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Respirator, Vaporizer, Or Inhalation Tube (4) (D24/110)
International Classification: 2902;