Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution... – Containing or obtained from eucalypti
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-19
2006-12-19
Flood, Michele (Department: 1655)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Containing or obtained from eucalypti
C424S404000, C424S001130, C514S924000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07150888
ABSTRACT:
Strong vapors from eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil are inhaled periodically to prevent respiratory system diseases including colds, flus, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and opportunistic infections in individuals having cystic fibrosis. Apparatus for the periodic inhalation of strong vapors from eucalyptus oil and tea tree oil are provided.
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Vail Marilyn L.
Vail III William Banning
Flood Michele
Inhalation, Inc.
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