Case for an electronic device

Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the front of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the front portion of a case for an electronic device, shown separated from the back portion.

FIG. 3 is an isometric view of the rear portion of a case for an electronic device, shown separated from the front portion.

FIG. 4 is a left elevational view of the front of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 5 is a right elevational view of the front of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 7 is a rear elevational view of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 8 is a top plan view of a case for an electronic device.

FIG. 9 is a bottom plan view of a case for an electronic device; and,

FIG. 10 is an enlarged view of a latch portion shown in an open configuration from line 10 in FIG. 9 of a case for an electronic device.

The broken lines are included for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claim.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a case for an electronic device, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Rayner; Gary (Henderson, NV)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type TreeFrog Developments, Inc. San Diego CA US
Assignee:	TREEFROG DEVELOPMENTS, INC. (San Diego, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/454,587
Filed:	May 11, 2013

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Related U.S. Patent Documents

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	Application Number	Filing Date	Patent Number	Issue Date
	13562219	Sep 10, 2013	8531834
	13517583	Jun 13, 2012

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/440
Current International Class:	1402
Field of Search:	;D14/440,250,251,253,240,217,496,203.3,203.4,203.5,203.8,341,318 ;D3/218,215,201,294,289,900 ;220/4.02 ;248/309.1 ;361/679.56 ;379/426,433.11,455 ;455/575.1,575.8 ;190/100 ;206/305,320 ;D21/469

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Primary Examiner: Underwood; Cynthia
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Lathrop & Gage LLP