Back brace

- G Force Braces, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a back brace showing the new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is an exploded view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of the back brace with both arms in a shortened position;

FIG. 10 is a rear perspective view with the back flap in an open position; and,

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of the back brace with the straps in a relaxed position.

The dot-dash broken lines in FIG. 8 show an order of assembly of the exploded view, and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a back brace, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D989969
Type: Grant
Filed: May 5, 2021
Date of Patent: Jun 20, 2023
Assignee: G Force Braces, LLC (Manchester, NH)
Inventors: Douglas M. Goumas (Bedford, NH), Michael N. Bordieri, Jr. (Katonah, NY), Danielle N. Calvello (Katonah, NY)
Primary Examiner: T Chase Nelson
Assistant Examiner: Kelly L Gross
Application Number: 29/788,337