Mask frame and forehead support for use with mask assembly in the application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a mask frame and forehead support for use with a mask assembly in the application of CPAP processes according to an embodiment of our design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1 3 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 borders between claimed subject matter and unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a mask frame and forehead support for use with a mask assembly in the application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Gunaratnam; Michael Kassipillai (Marsfield, AU), Liston; Jonathan Lee (Coogee, AU)
Assignee:	ResMed Limited (Bella Vista, AU)
Appl. No.:	D/191,959
Filed:	October 17, 2003

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	10162234	Jun 5, 2002
	09504234	Feb 15, 2000	6439230
	29115618	Dec 16, 1999	D443355

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/110.1
Current International Class:	2902
Field of Search:	;D24/110.1,110.4,110.5 ;128/205.25,206.12,206.21,206.28,207.13,207.11,207.17

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Fitts; Carissa C
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.