Housing for a CPAP device
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Description
FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a housing for a CPAP device showing my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a left-hand side view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a right-hand side view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a front view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a rear view thereof.
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Patent History
Patent number: D427675
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 4, 1998
Date of Patent: Jul 4, 2000
Assignee: Invacare Corporation (Elyria, OH)
Inventor: Douglas D. Hansel (Westerville, OH)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: I Simmons
Law Firm: Hudak & Shunk Co., L.P.A.
Application Number: 0/96,068
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 4, 1998
Date of Patent: Jul 4, 2000
Assignee: Invacare Corporation (Elyria, OH)
Inventor: Douglas D. Hansel (Westerville, OH)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Assistant Examiner: I Simmons
Law Firm: Hudak & Shunk Co., L.P.A.
Application Number: 0/96,068
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Respirator, Vaporizer, Or Inhalation Tube (4) (D24/110)
International Classification: 2402;
International Classification: 2402;