Shin splint with calf support brace

- XTREME ORTHOPEDICS LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front right side perspective view of a shin splint with calf support brace of the instant invention, shown in a position of use on a human leg over a calf of the leg with three closure members in an engaged configuration.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the brace of FIG. 1, shown without closure members.

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the brace of FIG. 1, shown without closure members.

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view of the brace of FIG. 1, shown with three closure members in a disengaged configuration.

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view of the brace of FIG. 1, shown with three closure members in a disengaged configuration.

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the brace of FIG. 1, shown without closure members.

FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the brace of FIG. 1, shown without closure members; and,

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of the brace of FIG. 1, shown with a single closure member in a disengaged configuration.

The broken lines showing a person's leg are for the purpose of illustrating environment and form no part of the claim.

Claims

The ornamental design for a shin splint with calf support brace, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D874660
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 15, 2017
Date of Patent: Feb 4, 2020
Assignee: XTREME ORTHOPEDICS LLC (Fayetteville, AR)
Inventor: Wesley Cox (Fayetteville, AR)
Primary Examiner: Jennifer L Watkins
Application Number: 29/617,852