Earbud adapter

- Burton Technologies, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the earbud adapter embodying the new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side view, the left side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is top view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for an earbud adapter, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D591732
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 23, 2008
Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
Assignee: Burton Technologies, LLC (Ludington, MI)
Inventor: John E. Burton (Ludington, MI)
Primary Examiner: Paula Greene
Attorney: Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Application Number: 29/321,780
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