Cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top, and side perspective view of a cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly embodying our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear, top, and side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a first side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a second side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 3.

Broken lines are used to illustrate portions of the cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a cushion assembly for breathing mask assembly, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bornholdt; Melissa Catherine (Auckland, NZ), Betteridge; Max Leon (Auckland, NZ), Rose; Hamish Joshua (Auckland, NZ), Spear; Tony William (Auckland, NZ)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited Auckland N/A NZ
Assignee:	Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited (Auckland, NZ)
Appl. No.:	D/594,957
Filed:	February 23, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/110.4
Current International Class:	2902
Field of Search:	;D24/110-110.4,110.6,127 ;D29/108,122 ;D32/21,22,23,24,31,32,33

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