Tip for a crutch

- NexStep Mobility, LLC

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a tip for a crutch in accordance with my new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side view thereof, the other sides being identical to the side shown; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.

The broken lines immediately adjacent the shaded areas represent the bounds of the claim, and all other broken lines are for illustrative purposes only. None of the broken lines form a part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tip for a crutch, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D547872
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 26, 2004
Date of Patent: Jul 31, 2007
Assignee: NexStep Mobility, LLC (Dorado Hills, CA)
Inventor: Richard C. Davis (El Dorado Hills, CA)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: Anhdao Doan
Attorney: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Application Number: 29/215,821
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Article For Topical Care, Nursing Or Rehabilitation (52) (D24/188); D3/17