Ankle brace

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ankle brace,

FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 5 is rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof.

It is noted that the ankle brace illustrated in the drawings is for use on a right foot and it is understood that, for an ankle brace for use on a left foot, but still in accordance with the ornamental design illustrated in the drawings, each of the respective views shown in the Figures would be a mirror image thereof.

The broken lines illustrate portions of the ankle brace which form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an ankle brace, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D779077
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 22, 2014
Date of Patent: Feb 14, 2017
Assignee: Bracemasters International, LLC (New Berlin, WI)
Inventors: Frank J. Ledezma (Brookfield, WI), Timothy F. O'Keefe (Delavan, WI)
Primary Examiner: George D Kirschbaum
Assistant Examiner: Jennifer Watkins
Application Number: 29/503,003
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Foot Or Ankle (D24/192)