Gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case.

FIG. 2 is a back perspective view of the gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a front view of the gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a back view of the gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side view of the gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a right side view of the gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a top view of the gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a gripping attachment for a portable electronic device case, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Adelman; Greg M. (Boulder, CO), Brennan, Jr.; William R. (Longmont, CO), Case; Richard N. (Boulder, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Adelman; Greg M. Brennan, Jr.; William R. Case; Richard N. Boulder Longmont Boulder CO CO CO US US US
Assignee:	Nite Ize, Inc. (Boulder, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/410,577
Filed:	January 9, 2012

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	13196762	Aug 2, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/253
Current International Class:	1403
Field of Search:	;D14/140,217,224,224.1,229,240,243,250-253,299,344,434,447,451-452,483,496 ;24/130,129R,129A,68F,71.1,16R ;361/679.41 ;439/534 ;320/115,116,107 ;D8/355,363,356,382 ;362/253 ;379/449,455,165 ;248/122.1,127,157,205.8,206.2,279.1,205.5,309.1,309.3,352 ;D3/201,218,269,273,301 ;264/279.1 ;224/666

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Primary Examiner: Wright; Carla Jobe
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Patton Boggs LLP