Combined nasal mask shell and cushion

- ResMed Limited
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a right side view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention, the left side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a right side view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention, the left side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention; and,

FIG. 12 is a rear view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

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Patent History
Patent number: D435650
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 25, 1997
Date of Patent: Dec 26, 2000
Assignee: ResMed Limited (North Ryde)
Inventor: Philip R. Kwok (West Pymble)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Law Firm: Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP
Application Number: 0/75,798
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D24/1101; D24/1104
International Classification: 2902;