Connector for a respiratory system conduit

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a connector for a respiratory system conduit which embodies our design.

FIG. 2 is a right side view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left side view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view of a connector for a respiratory system conduit which embodies our design;

FIG. 9 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a bottom view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a top view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the connector for a respiratory system conduit which form no part of the claimed design.

The surface shading is an artefact of filing in the United States of America and does not necessarily form part of the claimed design.

The references to "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top" and "bottom" in the figure descriptions are not meant to require certain in-use orientation; the connector for a respiratory system conduit according to the claimed design may be used on any orientation.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a connector for a respiratory system conduit, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Mosen; Rachel Nicole (Auckland, NZ), Webb; Andrew James (Auckland, NZ), James; Hugo Max Treherne (Auckland, NZ), Holyoake; Bruce Gordon (Auckland, NZ), White; Andrew William (Auckland, NZ), Moran; Clodagh Mary (Auckland, NZ), Smith; Graeme Matthew (Auckland, NZ), White; Craig Karl (Auckland, NZ), Badenas; Jojo Santos (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/726,457
Filed:	March 3, 2020

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/129; D24/110; D24/112
Current International Class:	2402
Field of Search:	;D24/108,110,110.1,110.4,110.5,110.6,112,127,129

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Primary Examiner: Vujcic; Natasha
Assistant Examiner: Ford; Gilbert B
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear LLP