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Portion of a cushion for use with a mask assembly in the application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

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  • Patent Grant
  • D498529
  • Patent Number
    D498,529
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, January 14, 2003
    21 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 16, 2004
    20 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 161
    • D24 1104
    • D24 1105
    • 128 20624
    • 128 20525
    • 128 20621
    • 128 20626
    • 128 20628
    • 128 20713
    • 128 20711
  • International Classifications
    • 2902
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description




FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a cushion for use with a mask assembly in the application o continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) showing our design;




FIG. 2 is a view identical to that shown in FIG. 1 in which the dashed lines have been removed for clarity;




FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof with the right side view being a mirror image thereof;




FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;




FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;




FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;




FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;




FIG. 8 is a front perspective view thereof with a mask frame in dashed lines; and,




FIG. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view thereof, taken along the line 9—9 of FIG. 1.




The dashed lines shown in FIGS. 1 and 3-9 disclose unclaimed subject matter, are for environmental purposes only, and thus form no part of the claimed design. The dotted lines shown in the figures represent the border between claimed subject matter and unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.



Claims
  • The ornamental design for a portion of a cushion for use with a mask assembly in the application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), as shown and described.
Priority Claims (1)
Number Date Country Kind
PO 1265 Jul 1996 AU
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 08/791212 Jan 1997 US
Child 09/566806 US
Continuation in Parts (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 09/566806 May 2000 US
Child 29/174195 US