Heel elevator

- Tharos LLC
Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a heel elevator, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof, in a modified position;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of FIG. 1 in an environment;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a heel elevator, showing my new design;

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 10;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view of FIG. 10;

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 10;

FIG. 15 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 10; and,

FIG. 16 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 10.

The broken line showing of the leg in FIG. 3 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

The partial rendering of surface textures in the drawings is for ease of illustration. It is to be understood that the surface textures continue throughout the entire surfaces on which they are in only partially shown.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D388995 January 13, 1998 Hargest et al.
4104746 August 8, 1978 Goetz
4186738 February 5, 1980 Schleicher et al.
4197845 April 15, 1980 Browning
4266298 May 12, 1981 Graziano
4399815 August 23, 1983 Bachorik
4478214 October 23, 1984 Lamont
4573456 March 4, 1986 Spann
5085214 February 4, 1992 Barrett
5367789 November 29, 1994 Lamont
5449339 September 12, 1995 Drennan
5609570 March 11, 1997 Lamont
5716334 February 10, 1998 Wade
Other references
  • 21st Century Products, "The Heeler", published prior to Jan. 16, 1998. "Heelbo Foot Elevator", p. 189, published prior to Jan. 16, 1998. "Heelbo Foot Elevator/Positioner", p. 189, published prior to Jan. 16, 1998. "Spenco Heel Protector", p. 189, published prior to Jan. 16, 1998. "Bunny Boot Foot Support", p. 189, published prior to Jan. 16, 1998.
Patent History
Patent number: D410746
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 20, 1998
Date of Patent: Jun 8, 1999
Assignee: Tharos LLC (Cordova, TN)
Inventor: Stephen J. Klein (Cordova, TN)
Primary Examiner: Louis S. Zarfas
Assistant Examiner: G. Andoll
Law Firm: Adams Law Firm, P.A.
Application Number: 0/85,309
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Foot Or Ankle (D24/192)
International Classification: 2404;