Oscillating positive expiratory pressure device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an oscillating positive expiratory pressure device showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left-side view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a right-side view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the oscillating positive expiratory pressure device that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an oscillating positive expiratory pressure device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D776804
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 22, 2015
Date of Patent: Jan 17, 2017
Assignee: TRUDELL MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL (London, Ontario)
Inventor: Adam Meyer (London)
Primary Examiner: Barbara Fox
Assistant Examiner: Lilyana Bekic
Application Number: 29/524,678
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Respirator, Vaporizer, Or Inhalation Tube (4) (D24/110)