Airflow generator for a sleep apnea system

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D759230
  • Patent Number
    D759,230
  • Date Filed
    Friday, May 30, 2014
    9 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, June 14, 2016
    7 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 107
    • D24 108
    • D24 110
    • D24 111
    • D24 164
    • D15 9
    • D14 140
    • CPC
    • A61M16/0063
    • A61M16/0057
    • A61M16/16
    • A61M16/18
    • A61M16/00
    • A61M11/02
  • International Classifications
    • 2902
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an airflow generator for a sleep apnea system showing our new design;



FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a left-side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right-side elevation view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a partial exploded front view thereof; and,



FIG. 9 is a partial exploded rear view thereof.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a airflow generator for a sleep apnea system, as shown and described herein.
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