Protective case for a memory storage device which is connectable to a computer or an MP3 player device

- Griffin Technology, Inc.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a protective case showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a side elevational view thereof as seen from the left in FIG. 1, the right side elevational view thereof being a mirror image;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof as seen from the right in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a back view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a bottom view thereof.

The four circular elements shown in broken lines in FIG. 6 represent portions of the design that form no part of the claim.

Claims

The ornamental design for a protective case for a memory storage device which is connectable to a computer or an MP3 player device, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D540539
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 13, 2005
Date of Patent: Apr 17, 2007
Assignee: Griffin Technology, Inc. (Nashville, TN)
Inventor: Greg Gutierrez (Foothill Ranch, CA)
Primary Examiner: Philip S. Hyder
Assistant Examiner: RoseLynne (Ulm) Cody
Attorney: Michael E. McKee
Application Number: 29/231,997
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D3/269; D3/302; D3/201; Video Or Audio Transmission, Recording Or Playback Equipment (D14/496)