Thumb guard

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Description

FIG. 1 is a first perspective view of a thumb guard showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a second perspective view thereof arranged on a hand;

FIG. 5 is a third perspective view thereof arranged on a hand;

FIG. 6 is a fourth perspective view thereof arranged on a hand; and,

FIG. 7 is a fifth perspective view thereof arranged on a hand gripping a handle.

The broken lines shown in the drawings are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of a hand and handle that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a thumb guard as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D1072360
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 8, 2024
Date of Patent: Apr 22, 2025
Inventor: Craig First (Concord, MA)
Primary Examiner: Leanne Was-Englehart
Assistant Examiner: Justin A Johnson
Application Number: 29/956,737
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Finger Stall (D29/114)