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Case for an electronic device

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  • Patent Grant
  • D736777
  • Patent Number
    D736,777
  • Date Filed
    Saturday, May 11, 2013
    11 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, August 18, 2015
    9 years ago
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D14 440
    • D14 250
    • D14 251
    • D14 253
    • D14 240
    • D14 217
    • D14 496
    • D14 2033
    • D14 2034
    • D14 2035
    • D14 2038
    • D14 341
    • D14 318
    • D03 218
    • D03 215
    • D03 201
    • D03 294
    • D03 289
    • D03 900
    • 220 004020
    • 248 309100
    • 361 679560
    • 379 426000
    • 379 433110
    • 379 455000
    • 455 575100
    • 455 575800
    • 190 100000
    • 206 305000
    • 206 320000
    • D21 469
  • International Classifications
    • 1402
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
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Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the front of a case for an electronic device.



FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the front portion of a case for an electronic device, shown separated from the back portion.



FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the rear portion of a case for an electronic device, shown separated from the front portion.



FIG. 4 is a left elevational view of the front of a case for an electronic device.



FIG. 5 is a right elevational view of the front of a case for an electronic device.



FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of a case for an electronic device.



FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of a case for an electronic device.



FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a case for an electronic device.



FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of a case for an electronic device; and,



FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a latch portion shown in an open configuration from line 10 in FIG. 9 of a case for an electronic device.


The broken lines are included for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claim.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for a case for an electronic device, as shown and described.
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Continuations (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 13517583 Jun 2012 US
Child 13562219 US
Continuation in Parts (1)
Number Date Country
Parent 13562219 Jul 2012 US
Child 29454587 US