Case for a smartphone

Description

FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a case for a smartphone;

FIG. 2 is a rear isometric view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a front view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a top view thereof; and,

FIG. 8 is a bottom view thereof.

The dot-dash broken line represents a boundary of the claimed design. The dash-dash broken lines depict unclaimed subject matter. The broken lines and unshaded surfaces bounded by broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a case for a smartphone, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Fitzgerald; John P. (Fort Collins, CO), Krajec; Matthew S. (Loveland, CO), Havens; Adam J. (Fort Collins, CO)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type OTTER PRODUCTS, LLC Fort Collins CO US
Assignee:	Otter Products, LLC (Fort Collins, CO)
Appl. No.:	D/642,818
Filed:	April 2, 2018

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Current U.S. Class:	D14/250
Current International Class:	1403
Field of Search:	;D3/201,218,226,227,247,249,250,269,303 ;D13/103,107,108,119 ;D14/137,138R,138AA,138C,138G,172,192,203.3-203.7,217,238.1,247,248,250-253,440,447

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Primary Examiner: Krakower; Susan E
Assistant Examiner: Grabenstetter; L. A.

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