Valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module showing a new design.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module showing a new design.

FIG. 3 is a back view of a valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module showing a new design.

FIG. 4 is a right side view of a valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module showing a new design.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of a valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module showing a new design.

FIG. 6 is a top view of a valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module showing a new design; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of a valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module showing a new design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a valve body with integral flow meter for an exhalation module, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Winter; David Phillip (Encinitas, CA), Sanborn; Warren G. (Escondido, CA)
Assignee:	Nellcor Puritan Bennett LLC (Boulder, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/360,555
Filed:	April 27, 2010

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/110.6
Current International Class:	2902
Field of Search:	;D24/110.6 ;128/202.26,203.12,204.18,204.22,205.12,205.18,205.24,205.27 ;600/529,532 ;250/338.5,343

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Lee; Christopher