Mouthpiece

Description

FIG. 1 is an exploded top plan view of the mouthpiece showing our new design.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the mouthpiece shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the mouthpiece shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a left side view of the mouthpiece shown in FIG. 1 the opposite side view being a mirror image thereto.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the mouthpiece shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a lower rear perspective view of the mouthpiece shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a upper front perspective view of the mouthpiece shown in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a mouthpiece, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Gradon; Lewis George (Auckland, NZ), McAuley; Alastair Edwin (Auckland, NZ), Haycock; Mark Joseph (Auckland, NZ), Smith; Nicholas Charles Alan (Auckland, NZ)
Assignee:	Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited (Auckland, NZ)
Appl. No.:	D/149,551
Filed:	October 12, 2001

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/110.5; D24/110
Current International Class:	2902
Field of Search:	;D24/110.5,110.6,110.1,110 ;128/207.14,206.24,202.28,206.29

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Trexler, Bushnell, Giangiorgi, Blackstone & Marr, Ltd.