Intra-auricular earbud support

- DECIBULLZ LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is a top, front perspective view of an intra-auricular earbud support, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a bottom, rear perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a back elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof.

Claims

I claim the ornamental design for an intra-auricular earbud support, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D925493
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 25, 2019
Date of Patent: Jul 20, 2021
Assignee: DECIBULLZ LLC (Fort Collins, CO)
Inventor: Kyle J Kirkpatrick (Loveland, CO)
Primary Examiner: Dana K Weiland
Assistant Examiner: Messina L Smith
Application Number: 29/714,695
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Headphone (D14/223)