Osteoarthritis knee brace

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the osteoarthritis knee brace of the present invention showing my new design with the phantom lines depicting solely environmental structure and forming no part of the claimed design;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view thereof with the securing straps depicted in an open configuration. "

The surface or portions of the article not shown in the drawing nor described in the specification form no part of the claimed design".

Claims

The ornamental design for an osteoarthritis knee brace, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Castillo; Edward L. (Laguna Hills, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/113,264
Filed:	November 2, 1999

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/190
Current International Class:	2404
Field of Search:	;D24/190 ;602/5,6,23,26

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

"Strength and Motor Task Performance as Effected by the Carbon Titanium Knee Brace in Normal Healthy Males", by T.K. Iglehart, 1985, Colorado State Univ., Dept. of Physical Education, Fort Collins, Colo. spring 1985, pp. 1-12..

Primary Examiner: Reid; Stella
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker