Earphone

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an earphone showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The dashed lines in the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Burgett; Seth D (Glen Carbon, IL), Karayiannis; Effrosini A. (Saint Louis, MO), Gorga; Aaron (Saint Louis, MO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Burgett; Seth D Karayiannis; Effrosini A. Gorga; Aaron Glen Carbon Saint Louis Saint Louis IL MO MO US US US
Assignee:	Verto Medical Solutions, LLC (St. Louis, MO)
Appl. No.:	D/459,884
Filed:	July 3, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/223
Current International Class:	1401
Field of Search:	;D14/205,206,223 ;181/129,130,135 ;379/420.01,420.02,420.03,430,431 ;381/380,381 ;455/90.3,575.1

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Other References

Burgett, Seth D. et al; Design U.S. Appl. No. 29/435,917, "Behind The Ear Earphone", filed Oct. 30, 2012. cited by applicant . Burgett, Seth D. et al; Design U.S. Appl. No. 29/435,920, "Behind The Ear Earphone With Enhancer", filed Jan. 12, 2013. cited by applicant.

Primary Examiner: Greene; Paula
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C.