Earpiece

Description

FIG. 1 is a front right perspective view of an earpiece showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear left perspective view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a front side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a rear side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof.

FIG. 9 is a front right perspective view of the earpiece engaged with an example audio device; and,

FIG. 10 is a rear right perspective view thereof.

The broken lines in the drawings illustrate environmental features and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Inventors:	Smith; Richard C. (Costa Mesa, CA), Smith; Diann Y. (Costa Mesa, CA), Soria; Alfredo (Corona, CA)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type SureFire, LLC Fountain Valley CA US
Assignee:	SureFire, LLC (Fountain Valley, CA)
Appl. No.:	D/618,691
Filed:	September 22, 2017

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/223
Current International Class:	1401
Field of Search:	;D14/223,205,253,240,251,254 ;181/129,130,135 ;379/430,431 ;381/380,381,374,328,329,370,371 ;455/90.3,575.1,569.1

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Primary Examiner: Greene; Paula Allen
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Haynes and Boone, LLP

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