Back brace

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D989969
  • Patent Number
    D989,969
  • Date Filed
    Wednesday, May 5, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, June 20, 2023
    a year ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D24 188-192
    • D29 100
    • D29 1011
    • D29 1012
    • D29 1013
    • CPC
    • A61F5/026
    • A61F5/028
    • A61F5/02
    • A61F5/0193
  • International Classifications
    • 2402
    • Term of Grant
      15Years
Abstract
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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