Tip for a crutch
Davis July 31, 2
U.S. patent number D547,872 [Application Number D/215,821] was granted by the patent office on 2007-07-31 for tip for a crutch. This patent grant is currently assigned to NexStep Mobility, LLC. Invention is credited to Richard C. Davis.
| United States Patent | D547,872 |
| Davis | July 31, 2007 |
Tip for a crutch
Claims
CLAIM The ornamental design for a tip for a crutch, as shown and described.
| Inventors: | Davis; Richard C. (El Dorado Hills, CA) |
|---|---|
| Assignee: | NexStep Mobility, LLC (Dorado
Hills, CA) |
| Appl. No.: | D/215,821 |
| Filed: | October 26, 2004 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
| Application Number | Filing Date | Patent Number | Issue Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29215762 | Oct 25, 2004 | ||||
| Current U.S. Class: | D24/188; D3/17 |
| Current International Class: | 2404 |
| Field of Search: | ;D3/7-9,10,17 ;D24/188 ;135/66-69,71-73,75-77 |
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Primary Examiner: Zarfas; Louis S.
Assistant Examiner: Doan; Anhdao
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Description
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of a tip for a crutch in accordance with my new design;
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a side view thereof, the other sides being identical to the side shown; and,
FIG. 5 is a bottom view thereof.
The broken lines immediately adjacent the shaded areas represent the bounds of the claim, and all other broken lines are for illustrative purposes only. None of the broken lines form a part of the claimed design.
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