Title:
Humidifier
Document Type and Number:
United States Patent D419658

Inventors:
Matchett, Robert Stephen (Mosman, AU)
Wells, Robbie David (Bondi Beach, AU)
Harrison, Jonathan Paul (Redfern, AU)
Turner, Jeremy Peter (Vaucluse, AU)
Hill, Peter Wilson (Redfern, AU)
Liston, Jonathan Lee (Bronte, AU)
Application Number:
D/092878
Publication Date:
01/25/2000
Filing Date:
08/28/1998
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Assignee:
ResMed Limited (North Ryde, AU)
Primary Class:
D23/356
Other Classes:
D23/360, D23/358
Field of Search:
D23/356-363, 261/107, 261/104, 261/91, 261/DIG.65, 392/403-406, 392/394, 422/120, D24/110
US Patent References:
D369654Portable humidifierMay, 1996Chiu et al.D23/356
D374923VaporizerOctober, 1996MooreD23/360
D390938HumidifierFebruary, 1998Jane et al.D23/356
2712927Air conditioning methodsJuly, 1955Blum
2953355Air conditioning systems for industrial applicationsSeptember, 1960Hungate
3659604HUMIDIFYING MEANSMay, 1972Melville et al.
3869529Air conditioning apparatusMarch, 1975Follette
3903883Variable aerosol heater with automatic temperature controlSeptember, 1975Pecina et al.
3987133HumidifierOctober, 1976Andra
4051205Apparatus for saturated gas deliverySeptember, 1977Grant
4060576Method and apparatus for vapor saturated gas deliveryNovember, 1977Grant
4110419High-volume disposable and semi-disposable cartridge humidifier with self-contained cartridge sterilizing means, and related methodAugust, 1978Miller
4201204Breathing gas humidifierMay, 1980Rinne et al.
4203027Electrically heated humidifying apparatusMay, 1980O'Hare et al.
4346048Humidifying system for mobile vehiclesAugust, 1982Gates
4389353Humidifying system for mobile vehiclesJune, 1983Gates
4448035Air conditioner control systemMay, 1984Moriyama et al.
4590772Air conditioning system for vehicleMay, 1986Nose et al.
4595139Control for humidifier of the type used with thermostatically controlled furnaceJune, 1986Levine
4621632Humidifier systemNovember, 1986Bartels et al.
5163423HumidifierNovember, 1992Suzuki
5231979Humidifier for CPAP deviceAugust, 1993Rose et al.
5240177Container with device preventing dew condensationAugust, 1993Muramatsu et al.
5367604Humidifier apparatus and/or gases distribution chambers and/or temperature probeNovember, 1994Murray
5537997Sleep apnea treatment apparatus and passive humidifier for use therewithJuly, 1996Mechlenburg et al.
5558084Humidifier with delivery tube condensation preventing structure and controlSeptember, 1996Daniell et al.
5590644Heat and moisture exchanger for breathingJanuary, 1997Rosenkoetter
5598837Passive humidifier for positive airway pressure devicesFebruary, 1997Sirianne, Jr. et al.
5673687Humidifier for a ventilator and an associated attachmentOctober, 1997Dobson et al.
Foreign References:
AU9226120July, 1995
EP0535952July, 1993Humidifier.
FR2630917November, 1989
GB1294808November, 1972
WO/1996/035911November, 1996ELASTOMER BED FOR HEATING AND MOISTURIZING RESPIRATORY GASES
Primary Examiner:
Lichtenstein, Lisa
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Holland & Hart LLP
Claims:
1. The ornamental design for a humidifier, as shown.

Description:

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the humidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the humidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the humidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a left elevational view of the humidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of the humidifier of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the humidifier of the present invention; and,

FIG. 7 is a right elevational view of the humidifier of the present invention.





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