Adapter for a video game controller

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Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom plan view of an adapter for a video game controller, showing our new design in its environment of us;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the adapter for a video game controller;

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof.

FIG. 4 is rear elevation view thereof.

FIG. 5 is a right-side perspective view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a left-side perspective view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a top, right-side perspective view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom, right-side perspective view thereof.

The eight circular portions, arranged in two groups of four in FIG. 3 and on the front surface of the adapter for a video game controller, are lenses for lighting elements. The broken line showing of a game controller depicts environmental structure and forms no part of the claimed design. The remaining broken lines, depict portions of the adapter for the video game controller that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for an adapter for a video game controller, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D992644
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 13, 2021
Date of Patent: Jul 18, 2023
Inventors: Darren Ali (Maple Ridge), Ken Dornbusch (Maple Ridge)
Primary Examiner: Mehri F Bajoul
Application Number: 29/799,169
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Element Or Attachment (D21/333)