Earphone

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D973037
  • Patent Number
    D973,037
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, January 12, 2021
    4 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, December 20, 2022
    2 years ago
Abstract
Description


FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a first embodiment of an earphone showing our new design, the earphone of FIG. 1 is configured for use with a left ear of a user;



FIG. 2 is a back perspective view thereof;



FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;



FIG. 4 is a back view thereof;



FIG. 5 is a right side view thereof;



FIG. 6 is a left side view thereof;



FIG. 7 is a top view thereof;



FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof;



FIG. 9 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment thereof, the earphone of FIG. 9 is configured for use with a right ear of a user;



FIG. 10 is a back perspective view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 11 is a front view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 12 is a back view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 13 is a left side view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 14 is a right side view of FIG. 9;



FIG. 15 is a top view of FIG. 9; and,



FIG. 16 is a bottom view of FIG. 9.


The broken lines shown in the drawings are included for purposes of illustrating portions of the earphone and form no part of the claimed design.


Claims
  • The ornamental design for an earphone, as shown and described.
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