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.
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