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Publication numberUSD498529 S1
Publication typeGrant
Application number29/174,195
Publication date16 Nov 2004
Filing date14 Jan 2003
Priority date
26 Jul 1996
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Portion of a cushion for use with a mask assembly in the application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
US D498529 S1
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Claims
  1. The ornamental design for a portion of a cushion for use with a mask assembly in the application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), as shown and described.

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a cushion for use with a mask assembly in the application o continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) showing our design;

FIG. 2 is a view identical to that shown in FIG. 1 in which the dashed lines have been removed for clarity;

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

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view thereof with a mask frame in dashed lines; and,

FIG. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view thereof, taken along the line 9—9 of FIG. 1.

The dashed lines shown in FIGS. 1 and 3-9 disclose unclaimed subject matter, are for environmental purposes only, and thus form no part of the claimed design. The dotted lines shown in the figures represent the border between claimed subject matter and unclaimed subject matter and form no part of the claimed design.

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9Mask 10 Photographs, Respironics Inc., Soft Cap (medium), Part # 302142.
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11Mask 12 Photographs, Life Care.
12Mask 13 Photographs, Healthdyne Technologies.
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15Mask 16 Photographs, Hans Rudolph Inc., Hans Rudolph Silicone Rubber Face Mask/8900.
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17Mask 3, Photographs, DeVilbiss Healthcare Inc., DeVilbiss Seal-Ring and CPAP Mask Kit (medium), Part 73510-669.
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