Finger guard

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Description

FIG. 1 is a top perspective view for the finger guard in use;

FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the finger guard as it folded as it would be fitted on a hand;

FIG. 3 is a right end plan view of the finger guard as it folded as it would be fitted on a hand;

FIG. 4 is a left end view of the finger guard as it appears when fitted on a hand;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevation view of the finger guard as it appears when fitted on a hand;

FIG. 6 is a front elevation view of the finger guard as it appears when fitted on a hand;

FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view of the finger guard depicting a first variation, variation 1, wherein the forefinger strap is comprised of two straps that meet and are attached via burs and felt to secure the forefinger in the strap snuggly;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevation view of the finger guard, variation 1, using burs and felt to secure the forefinger to the strap;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevation view of the finger guard of a second variation, variation 2, wherein a single non-adjustable loop piece is used for the forefinger strap;

FIG. 10 is a right side elevation view of the finger guard of a third variation, variation 3, forefinger strap, wherein two strips tied together from a loop to secure the forefinger in the strap;

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of the finger guard in the open position, forefinger strap variation 1;

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of the finger guard in the open position, forefinger strap variation 1;

FIG. 13 is a rear elevation view of the finger guard in the open position, forefinger strap variation 1;

FIG. 14 is a front elevation view of the finger protection in the open position, forefinger strap variation 1;

FIG. 15 is a left side elevation view of the finger guard in the open position, forefinger strap variation 1;

FIG. 16 is a right elevation view of the finger guard in the open position, forefinger strap variation 1;

FIG. 17 is a top perspective of the finger guard in the open position, forefinger strap variation 1; and,

FIG. 18 is a left side perspective view of the finger guard fitted to a hand holding in use holding a skewer.

The dotted lines shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15 and 16 show stitching as the means to secure portions of the strap to each other and that form no part of the design.

The broken lines showing burs and felt is included for the purpose of illustrating portion of the finger guard that forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a finger guard, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Foreign Patent Documents
2538432 March 2006 CA
Patent History
Patent number: D909684
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 15, 2020
Date of Patent: Feb 2, 2021
Inventor: Charles B. Gustafson (Littleton, CO)
Primary Examiner: Michael A. Pratt
Application Number: 29/741,737
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