Device for treating back pain

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective rear view of a device for treating back pain;

FIG. 2 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof showing the leg rest folded;

FIG. 6 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a front view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a rear view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a a device for treating back pain, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D716459
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 11, 2013
Date of Patent: Oct 28, 2014
Inventors: Raz Liran (Rishon-LeZion, IL), Avital Eran (Petach-Tikva, IL)
Primary Examiner: Michael A Pratt
Assistant Examiner: Michelle E Wilson
Application Number: 29/448,156