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 top view thereof;

FIG. 3 is bottom view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side view, the left side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom perspective view thereof showing an earbud in broken lines for environmental purposes.

FIGS. 1-8 show portions of the earbud adapter in broken lines. The portions shown in broken lines rdo not form part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D715272
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 10, 2013
Date of Patent: Oct 14, 2014
Assignee: Burton Technologies, LLC (Ludington, MI)
Inventor: John E. Burton (Ludington, MI)
Primary Examiner: Paula Greene
Application Number: 29/466,623
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Headphone (D14/223)