Combined nasal mask shell and cushion

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a right side view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention, the left side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a rear view of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a right side view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention, the left side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention; and,

FIG. 12 is a rear view of a second embodiment of a combined nasal mask shell and cushion of the present invention.

Claims

The ornamental design for a combined nasal mask shell and cushion, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Kwok; Philip R. (West Pymble, AU)
Assignee:	ResMed Limited (North Ryde, AU)
Appl. No.:	D/075,798
Filed:	August 25, 1997

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Feb 25, 1997 [AU]			579/97

Current U.S. Class:	D24/110.1; D24/110.4
Current International Class:	2902
Field of Search:	;D24/110.1,110.4,110.5 ;128/207.13,207.12,207.18,206.28,206.24,206.26,206.11,206.12,205.25,206.21

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP