Modular backrest unit

Description

FIG. 1 is a generally front and partial top and left side perspective view of a modular backrest unit embodying the design of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an exploded generally front and partial top and left side perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of the modular back support element shown separately for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 3, the left side being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of one of the modular lateral support elements of the modular backrest unit, shown separately for clarity of illustration;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 8;

FIG. 11 is a front elevational view of FIG. 8; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 8.

The cross-hatching represents conventional fabric and is understood to extend throughout the areas represented. The dotted lines represent stitching.

Claims

The ornamental design for a modular backrest unit, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Sprigle; Stephen H. (Buffalo, NY), Raburn; Richard W. (Mauldin, SC)
Assignee:	Span-America Medical Systems, Inc. (Greenville, SC)
Appl. No.:	D/032,795
Filed:	December 28, 1994

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Current U.S. Class:	D6/601; D6/596
Field of Search:	;D6/595,596,601,501,502 ;5/630,632,633,657,652,653 ;297/284.5,284.9,284.3 ;D24/183

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Other References

Copending U.S. Appl. No.: 29/018,024 Filed: Jan. 27, 1994 Entitled "Surgical Patient Support Cushion"..

Primary Examiner: Lichtenstein; Lisa P.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dority & Manning, P.A.