Elastic gas washout vent for a respiratory mask

- ResMed Limited
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an elastic gas washout vent for a respiratory mask showing our new design; and,

FIG. 2 is an enlarged, plan view thereof.

Where included, broken lines showing environment or structure are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an “elastic gas washout vent for a respiratory mask”, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D550351
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 15, 2004
Date of Patent: Sep 4, 2007
Assignee: ResMed Limited (Bella Vista)
Inventors: Philip Rodney Kwok (Chatswood), Perry David Lithgow (Glenwood)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Christopher Lee
Attorney: Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
Application Number: 29/197,399