Vessel for sinus cavity rinse

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a vessel for sinus cavity rinse.

FIG. 2 is a left elevation view of the vessel for sinus cavity rinse of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a right elevation view of the vessel for sinus cavity rinse of FIG 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view of the vessel for sinus cavity rinse of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a front elevation view of the vessel for sinus cavity rinse of FIG 1.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the vessel for sinus cavity rinse of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the vessel for sinus cavity rinse of FIG. 1.

The broken lines shown in the drawings are for purposes of illustrating use and environment only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a vessel for sinus cavity rinse, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D627458
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 16, 2009
Date of Patent: Nov 16, 2010
Assignee: Water Pik, Inc. (Fort Collins, CO)
Inventors: Richard Bisson (Laguna Beach, CA), Michael J. Quinn (Windsor, CO), William Stephens (Boulder, CO)
Primary Examiner: T. Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: David G Muller
Attorney: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Application Number: 29/352,091
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Resilient (e.g., Squeeze Bulb, Bellows, Etc.) (9) (D24/115); D9/526