Nasal dilation device

- AirWare, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a nasal dilation device showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a nasal dilation device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D634838
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 2, 2009
Date of Patent: Mar 22, 2011
Assignee: AirWare, Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ)
Inventor: David M. Dolezal (Scottsdale, AZ)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Charles D Hanson
Attorney: Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Application Number: 29/330,276
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Ear Plug Or Nose Clip (D24/106)