Training ball for pitchers
Description
The file of this patent contains at least one drawing executed in color. Copies of this patent with color drawing(s) will be provided by the Office upon request and payment of the necessary fee.
Claims
The ornamental design for a training ball for pitchers, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D1040952
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 23, 2021
Date of Patent: Sep 3, 2024
Inventors: Jamie Southern Wiggins (Abilene, TX), Mark G. Wiggins (Abilene, TX)
Primary Examiner: Samantha Q Lawrence
Assistant Examiner: Thanh Luu Wong
Application Number: 29/780,400
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 23, 2021
Date of Patent: Sep 3, 2024
Inventors: Jamie Southern Wiggins (Abilene, TX), Mark G. Wiggins (Abilene, TX)
Primary Examiner: Samantha Q Lawrence
Assistant Examiner: Thanh Luu Wong
Application Number: 29/780,400
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Spherical (D21/713)