Ankle brace

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ankle brace according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a side perspective view of the ankle brace depicted in FIG. 1, the view from the opposite side being a mirror image thereof.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of the ankle brace depicted in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is a rear perspective view of the ankle brace depicted in FIG. 1.

It is understood that the dashed lines on the surface of the ankle brace indicate stitch lines which form part of the claimed design. The short broken lines showing the circular elements illustrate portions of the ankle brace which form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for ankle brace, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Joseph; Mark (Aspen, CO)
Assignee:	Exos Corporation (Arden Hills, MN)
Appl. No.:	D/408,211
Filed:	December 8, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/192
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/190,192 ;D29/120.1,121.2 ;602/2,5,6,16,20,23,26-28,60-66 ;2/16,22,24 ;D2/911,980,984-986,989 ;601/27,33,34 ;36/50.1,50.5,54

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Primary Examiner: Krakower; Susan E
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patterson Thuente Christensen Pedersen, P.A.