Inhalation device

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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an inhalation device;

FIG. 2 is a front view of an inhalation device;

FIG. 3 is a back view of an inhalation device; and,

FIGS. 4 to 7 are side views of an inhalation device.

The broken line showing is for environmental purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an inhalation device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D673260
Type: Grant
Filed: May 4, 2010
Date of Patent: Dec 25, 2012
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: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Carissa Fitts
Application Number: 29/361,008
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Respirator, Vaporizer, Or Inhalation Tube (4) (D24/110)