Shell for an orthopedic device

- OSSUR HF
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shell for an orthopedic device, showing the design;

FIG. 2 is a left elevational view of the shell of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right elevational view of the shell of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is front elevational view of the shell of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view the shell of FIG. 1.

The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a shell for an orthopedic device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D772418
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 17, 2015
Date of Patent: Nov 22, 2016
Assignee: OSSUR HF (Reykjavik)
Inventors: Adam Dunn (Laguna Niguel, CA), Gil David Manalo (San Clemente, CA)
Primary Examiner: George D Kirschbaum
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Watkins
Application Number: 29/539,732
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Foot Or Ankle (D24/192)