Hinge cover

- OSSUR ICELAND EHF
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a hinge cover.

FIG. 2 is a top plan view according to the embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view according to the embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view according to the embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view according to the embodiment of FIG. 1.

FIG. 6 is a first side elevational view according to the embodiment of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a second side elevational view according to the embodiment of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a hinge cover, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D908458
Type: Grant
Filed: Oct 8, 2018
Date of Patent: Jan 26, 2021
Assignee: OSSUR ICELAND EHF (Reykjavik)
Inventor: Sindri Pall Sigurdsson (Reykjavik)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia R Underwood
Application Number: 29/665,868
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D8/323