Connector for a breathing circuit

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a connector for a breathing circuit.

FIG. 2 is another perspective view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view thereof taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 5.

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof.

The dashed broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the connector for a breathing circuit which form no part of the claimed design.

The dash-dot broken lines in the drawings depict the bounds of the claimed design and form no part thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a connector for a breathing circuit, as shown and described.

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Child	29765379		US
Parent	29630546	Dec 2017	US
Child	29695063		US
Parent	29567700	Jun 2016	US
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Child	29788063		US

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