Pitching obstacle

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a pitching obstacle;

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the pitching obstacle of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a right elevational side view of the pitching obstacle of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 4 is a left elevational side view of the pitching obstacle of FIG. 1.

The broken lines are included for the purpose of illustrating portions of the pitching obstacle that form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a pitching obstacle, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D630283
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 8, 2010
Date of Patent: Jan 4, 2011
Inventor: James C. Elder (Carrollton, TX)
Primary Examiner: Catherine Tuttle
Attorney: Griggs Bergen LLP
Application Number: 29/357,133
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Baseball (D21/780); Sports Equipment (D21/698)