Tethered tentacle balls with a central hoop
Description
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of assembly of the tethered tentacle balls with a central hoop in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a right side view thereof; and,
FIG. 4 is a top view thereof.
The visual appearance of the opposing sides of FIGS. 2-4 is essentially the same as in the views presented, any differences being due to the degree of irregularity in the spacings and/or positions of the flexible tentacles that can seen in the views provided.
Claims
The ornamental design for the tethered tentacle balls with a central hoop, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D536047
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 12, 2005
Date of Patent: Jan 30, 2007
Inventors: Mark Chernick (Woodinville, WA), Webb T. Nelson (Woodinville, WA)
Primary Examiner: Catherine Tuttle
Attorney: LaMorte & Associates
Application Number: 29/244,412
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 12, 2005
Date of Patent: Jan 30, 2007
Inventors: Mark Chernick (Woodinville, WA), Webb T. Nelson (Woodinville, WA)
Primary Examiner: Catherine Tuttle
Attorney: LaMorte & Associates
Application Number: 29/244,412
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