Earcups for a headset

Description

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of earcups for a headset showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the design showing one earcup in isolation for clarity purposes; and,

FIG. 9 is a right view thereof.

The broken line showing of the remainder of the headset is for environmental purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a earcups for a headset, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Sparks; Bryan A. (Sammamish, WA), Wolf; Monika (Redmond, WA), Wahl; Eric Joseph (Kirkland, WA), Adams; Aditha May (Seattle, WA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Microsoft Corporation Redmond WA US
Assignee:	Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)
Appl. No.:	D/464,500
Filed:	August 16, 2013

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/205
Current International Class:	1401
Field of Search:	;D14/205 ;D29/112 ;2/209 ;181/129,130,135 ;379/430,431 ;381/380,381 ;455/90.3,575.1

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Primary Examiner: Greene; Paula
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.