Earphone holder

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric top view showing my new design for an earphone holder,

FIG. 2 is an isometric bottom view thereof,

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof,

FIG. 4 is a bottom view thereof,

FIG. 5 is a side elevation view thereof,

FIG. 6 is a rotated side elevation view thereof,

FIG. 7 is an isometric bottom view showing the earphone holder in use,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view showing the earphone holder in use,

FIG. 9 is a bottom view of an alternate embodiment; and,

FIG. 10 is an isometric bottom view of an alternate embodiment thereof.

The broken lines as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 form no part of the claimed design. The shade lines in FIGS. 1 through 4 and 7 through 10 show contour and/or character of the surfaces and are not surface ornamentation.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for an earphone holder, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Bertenthal; David Matthew (Pittsburgh, PA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Bertenthal; David Matthew Pittsburgh PA US
Appl. No.:	D/433,969
Filed:	October 8, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/223
Current International Class:	1401
Field of Search:	;D14/205,223,217 ;181/129,130,135 ;379/430,431,438 ;381/380,381,374 ;455/90.3,575.1,575.8 ;242/378.1,378.4,400.1,405 ;D8/356,358

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http://www.dotzshop.com/index.php/cord-management-products/ear-bud-wraps/e- arbud-wrap.html#. cited by applicant . http://www.amazon.com/Dotz-Earbud-Cable-Management-EBW33MCK/dp/B0085U9DOQ/- ref=sr.sub.--1.sub.--3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1341866099&sr=1-3. cited by applicant . http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Premium-Headset-Repelling-Silicone/dp/B000N- HTMCW/ref=sr.sub.--1.sub.--6?ie=UTF8&qid=1341866584&sr=8-6&keywords=ear+bu- d+smart+wrap. cited by applicant . http://www.amazon.com/Kikkerland-US18-BK-Robo-Buddy-Buds/dp/B007EQVAK2/ref- =sr.sub.--1.sub.--11?ie=UTF8&qid=1341866584&sr=8-11&keywords=ear+bud+smart- +wrap. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Greene; Paula
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Kim; Lee