Thumb immobilizer

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Description

FIG. 1 is a distal end perspective view of a thumb immobilizer showing my new design, with the straps secured;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a proximal (wrist) end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a distal (thumb) end elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view thereof, in use; and,

FIG. 9 is a perspective view thereof, with the straps open.

The broken line showing of the human hand is for illustrative purposes only, and forms no part of the claimed design.

It is understood that the broken lines within the claimed design indicate stitching lines.

Claims

The ornamental design for a thumb immobilizer, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D558883
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 29, 2006
Date of Patent: Jan 1, 2008
Assignee: Becton, Dickinson and Company (Franklin Lakes, NJ)
Inventor: David Ortiz (Las Piedras, PR)
Primary Examiner: Stella M. Reid
Assistant Examiner: Susan E Krakower
Attorney: Roylance Abrams
Application Number: 29/266,826