Case for an electronic device

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Description

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

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the front portion of a case for an electronic device, shown separated from the back portion.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the rear portion of a case for an electronic device, shown separated from the front portion.

FIG. 4 is a left elevational view of the front of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 5 is a right elevational view of the front of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of a case for an electronic device; and,

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a latch portion shown in an open configuration from line 10 in FIG. 9 of a case for an electronic device.

The broken lines are included for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claim.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D736777
Type: Grant
Filed: May 11, 2013
Date of Patent: Aug 18, 2015
Assignee: TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC. (San Diego, CA)
Inventor: Gary Rayner (Henderson, NV)
Primary Examiner: Cynthia Underwood
Application Number: 29/454,587
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Cover (D14/440)