Case for an electronic device

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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the case for an electronic device.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the case for an electronic device.

FIG. 4 is a top view of the case for an electronic device.

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the case for an electronic device.

FIG. 6 is a right side view of the case for an electronic device.

FIG. 7 is a rear and right side perspective view of the case for an electronic device; and,

FIG. 8 is a front and right side perspective view of the case for an electronic device.

The dark/light diagonal contrast shown on the front of the case in FIGS. 1 and 8 depicts a shiny surface consisting of a central rectangular transparent region and a surrounding shiny opaque region. The dark/light diagonal contrast shown on the rear of the case in FIGS. 2 and 7 depicts a transparent surface. Surfaces that underlie the transparent surfaces are not part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D692419
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 13, 2012
Date of Patent: Oct 29, 2013
Assignee: TreeFrog Developments, Inc. (San Diego, CA)
Inventor: Gary Rayner (Lemon Grove, CA)
Primary Examiner: Carla Jobe Wright
Application Number: 29/432,150
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Cover For Base Or Handset (D14/250)