Sleep apnea appliance

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a sleep apnea appliance showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a sleep apnea appliance, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D685098
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 31, 2012
Date of Patent: Jun 25, 2013
Inventor: Richard Sims Tompkins (Columbia, SC)
Primary Examiner: Wan Laymon
Application Number: 29/428,426
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Orthodontic Appliance (D24/180)