On December 9, 2008, the US Patent & Trademark Office published three of Apple’s newly granted patents. All three are deemed Design wins for Apple. Two of the three designs relate to retail packaging for Apple’s iPhone and iPod. The third design win is for Apple’s Earphones with Remote and Mic. For details, see the following: Case, Package and Input mechanism.

Designs

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Written and researched by Jack Purcher.