Inhaler

Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the inhaler showing our new design in a first configuration;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the inhaler in the first configuration;

FIG. 8 is a top perspective view of the inhaler in a second configuration with the cover portion shown in a raised condition;

FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of the inhaler in the second configuration;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevational view of the inhaler in the second configuration;

FIG. 11 is a rear elevational view of the inhaler in the second configuration;

FIG. 12 is a left side elevational view of the inhaler in the second configuration;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the inhaler in the second configuration; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of the inhaler in the second configuration.

The broken lines in the figures are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an inhaler, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Brewer; Richard D. (Loughborough, GB), Davidson; Craig (Loughborough, GB), Purkins; Graham R. (West Sussex, GB), Howgill; Stephen J. (Thurcaston, GB)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Brewer; Richard D. Davidson; Craig Purkins; Graham R. Howgill; Stephen J. Loughborough Loughborough West Sussex Thurcaston N/A N/A N/A N/A GB GB GB GB
Assignee:	3M Innovative Properties Company (St. Paul, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/390,104
Filed:	April 20, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/110
Current International Class:	2902
Field of Search:	;D24/110,110.4,110.5,108,109 ;128/97.1,200.1-200.23,203.12-203.24

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Primary Examiner: Simmons; Ian
Assistant Examiner: Aldridge; Eleni H