Osteoarthritis knee brace

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the osteoarthritis knee brace of the present invention showing my new design with the phantom lines depicting solely environmental structure and forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view thereof with the securing straps depicted in an open configuration. "

The surface or portions of the article not shown in the drawing nor described in the specification form no part of the claimed design".

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Patent History
Patent number: D433756
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 2, 1999
Date of Patent: Nov 14, 2000
Inventor: Edward L. Castillo (Laguna Hills, CA)
Primary Examiner: Stella Reid
Law Firm: Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker
Application Number: 0/113,264
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Body Attached Restraint, Support Or Guard (e.g., Cast, Sling, Orthotic Device, Etc.) (54) (D24/190)
International Classification: 2404;