Sleep apnea device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a sleep apnea device according to the present design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right-side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a sleep apnea device, as shown and described herein.

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Inventors:	Chen; Eugene G. (Carlsbad, CA), Gordon; Alan M. (Del Mar, CA), Wu; Samuel C. (Cerritos, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Fresca Medical, Inc. San Clemente CA US
Appl. No.:	D/461,144
Filed:	July 18, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/110
Current International Class:	2902
Field of Search:	;D24/107,110,110.1,110.2,110.4,110.5,127,164

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Primary Examiner: Pratt; Deanna L
Assistant Examiner: Bekic; Lilyana
Attorney, Agent or Firm: de la Cerra; Manuel