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