FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a new design for a hearing device retainer having a rounded end;
FIG. 2 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top view thereof; and
FIG. 7 is a bottom view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the hearing device retainer in an alternate environment shown with a hearing device;
FIG. 9 is a left side view thereof;
FIG. 10 is a right side view thereof;
FIG. 11 is a rear view thereof;
FIG. 12 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 13 is a top view thereof; and,
FIG. 14 is a bottom view thereof.
The broken line showing of the remainder of the hearing device retainer and of a hearing device forms no part of the claimed design. The dash-dot-dot line represents the boundary of the claimed design and forms no part thereof. Shading is provided to illustrate contour only and is not an indication of texture or sheen.
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