Shell for an orthopedic device

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shell for an orthopedic device, showing the design;

FIG. 2 is a left elevational view of the shell of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right elevational view of the shell of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is front elevational view of the shell of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the shell of FIG. 1.

The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a shell for an orthopedic device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Dunn; Adam (Laguna Niguel, CA), Manalo; Gil David (San Clemente, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type OSSUR HF Reykjavik N/A IS
Assignee:	OSSUR HF (Reykjavik, IS)
Appl. No.:	D/539,733
Filed:	September 17, 2015

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	29486208	Mar 27, 2014	D742017

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Current U.S. Class:	D24/192
Current International Class:	2401
Field of Search:	;D24/190,192 ;D2/904,909-911,946,970,972,976 ;D29/120.1

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Primary Examiner: Kirschbaum; George D
Assistant Examiner: Watkins; Jennifer
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Workman Nydegger