Medical and laboratory equipment – Equipment for diagnosis – analysis – or treatment – Article for topical care – nursing or rehabilitation
Design Patent
2007-10-02
2007-10-02
Zarfas, Louis S. (Department: 2914)
Medical and laboratory equipment
Equipment for diagnosis, analysis, or treatment
Article for topical care, nursing or rehabilitation
Design Patent
active
29215762
CLAIM:
The ornamental design for a crutch, as shown and described.
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Doan Anhdao
Morgan & Lewis & Bockius, LLP
NexStep Mobility, LLC
Zarfas Louis S,.
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