Nasal dilator

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the nasal dilator according to the new design;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the nasal dilator shown in FIG. 1, the bottom view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side view, the left side view being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view, the rear view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a perspective view thereof showing the nasal dilator in a flexed in-use position.

The portions shown in phantom lines in FIGS. 5 are shown for environmental purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a nasal dilator, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Engel; Rebecca L. (Kalamazoo, MI), Stebila; Jonathan M. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Ranir, LLC Grand Rapids MI US
Assignee:	Ranir, LLC (Grand Rapids, MI)
Appl. No.:	D/458,131
Filed:	June 17, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/189
Current International Class:	2404
Field of Search:	;D24/106,124,127,135,187-192,200,206,212,213 ;D26/138 ;D29/120.1 ;128/200.24,203.12,848 ;206/390,441 ;602/21,22,41,55,75,79 ;606/199,204.45 ;607/135

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Primary Examiner: Spear; Robert M
Assistant Examiner: Heflin; Darcey E
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Warner Norcross & Judd LLP