Inhaler

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the inhaler showing our new design in a first configuration;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the inhaler in a second configuration with the cover portion shown in a raised condition;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the inhaler in the second configuration;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view of the inhaler in the second configuration;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of the inhaler in the second configuration;

FIG. 12 is a left side elevational view of the inhaler in the second configuration;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the inhaler in the second configuration; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the inhaler in the second configuration.

The broken lines in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and form 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: D687947
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 20, 2011
Date of Patent: Aug 13, 2013
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Inventors: Richard D. Brewer (Loughborough), Craig Davidson (Loughborough), Graham R. Purkins (West Sussex), Stephen J. Howgill (Thurcaston)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Eleni H Aldridge
Application Number: 29/390,104
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