Rigid abdominal support pad

- WBSS
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a rigid abdominal support pad showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a left-side elevational view thereof, the right-side elevational view being a mirror image.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D318126
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 23, 1988
Date of Patent: Jul 9, 1991
Assignee: WBSS (Norfolk, VA)
Inventors: Michael L. Woodhouse (Norfolk, VA), Lawrence M. Shall (Norfolk, VA), Stephen M. Shall (Toledo, OH), Jack Booden, Jr. (Norfolk, VA)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: Wood, Herron & Evans
Application Number: 7/276,463