Aerosol generator

Description

FIG. 1 is a top front perspective view of an aerosol generator according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a bottom rear perspective view of the aerosol generator depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the aerosol generator depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the aerosol generator depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the aerosol generator depicted in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view of the aerosol generator depicted in FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the aerosol generator depicted in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view of the aerosol generator depicted in FIG. 1.

The broken lines in the drawings illustrate portions of the aerosol generator that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM We claim the ornamental design for an aerosol generator, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Powell; David Hillary (London, GB), Tidnam; Matthew Peter (London, GB), Frost; Adam (London, GB)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Nicoventures Trading Limited London N/A GB
Assignee:	Nicoventures Trading Limited (London, GB)
Appl. No.:	D/687,469
Filed:	April 12, 2019

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Foreign Application Priority Data

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Oct 15, 2018 [EM]			005799012

Current U.S. Class:	D27/162
Current International Class:	2702
Field of Search:	;D27/100,101,139,141,148,157,161-171,183,185-194 ;D13/108,144,103,119,146,168 ;D23/360,364-366 ;D24/110,110.5,129,113,112,215 ;D19/925-929,161,173,66 ;D28/85,4,7,88,73-76 ;D3/201,11,13,17,273,300 ;D14/434,480.5,480.1,480.3,483,484.1 ;D9/530,543

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Primary Examiner: Weiland; Dana K
Assistant Examiner: Ramirez; Mary Claire
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patterson Thuente Pedersen, P.A.