Smartphone case with flip-out solar panel

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a smartphone case with flip-out solar panel showing the new design in the closed position;

FIG. 2 perspective view thereof in the open position;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof in the closed position;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof in the open position;

FIG. 5 is a front view thereof in the closed position;

FIG. 6 is a front view thereof in the open position;

FIG. 7 is a right view thereof in the closed position;

FIG. 8 is a right view thereof in the open position;

FIG. 9 is a left view thereof in the closed position;

FIG. 10 is a left view thereof in the open position;

FIG. 11 is a bottom view thereof in the closed position;

FIG. 12 is a bottom view thereof in the closed position; and,

FIG. 13 is a top view thereof.

The broken line portions of the drawings are included to show portions of the article that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a smartphone case with flip-out solar panel, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D979551
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 18, 2022
Date of Patent: Feb 28, 2023
Assignee: JW Deux, LLC (Waterford, CT)
Inventors: Josh Hill (Waterford, CT), John Williams (Waterford, CT)
Primary Examiner: L. A. Grabenstetter
Application Number: 29/850,247