Headphone adapter for a case for an electronic device

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Description

FIG. 1 is a drawing of a top and side view of a headphone adapter for a case for an electronic device, showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a drawing of a bottom and side view thereof; and,

FIG. 3 is a drawing of a side view thereof.

Claims

The ornamental design for a headphone adapter for a case for an electronic device, as shown and described herein.

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Patent History
Patent number: D685327
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 26, 2012
Date of Patent: Jul 2, 2013
Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Inventor: Gary Rayner (Lemon Grove, CA)
Primary Examiner: Daniel Bui
Application Number: 29/416,708
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Connector, Conductor Or Housing Therefor (10) (D13/133)