Inhaler

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of an inhaler showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevation thereof;

FIG. 5 is a side elevation of the side opposite FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is an end elevation thereof, and;

FIG. 7 is an end elevation of the end opposite FIG. 6.

The broken line showing is included for the purpose of illustrating environment and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an inhaler, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D636485
Type: Grant
Filed: May 4, 2010
Date of Patent: Apr 19, 2011
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: John S. White (Chicago, IL), Bryan E. Rolfs (Chicago, IL), Benjamin L. Rush (Wilmette, IL)
Primary Examiner: Charles A Rademaker
Assistant Examiner: Charles D Hanson
Application Number: 29/361,036
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Respirator, Vaporizer, Or Inhalation Tube (4) (D24/110)