Nasal dilator

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top and front perspective view of a nasal dilator, showing a new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof, both the top and bottom view being the same;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is an end elevational view thereof, both ends being the same.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D662203
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 20, 2011
Date of Patent: Jun 19, 2012
Assignee: SmithKline Beecham Corporation (Philadelphia, PA)
Inventor: David William Smith (Richmond, IN)
Primary Examiner: Bridget L Eland
Attorney: Joshua C. Sanders
Application Number: 29/394,694
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Speculum, Dilator Or Retractor (25) (D24/135)