WPA regulation size ball
A characteristic feature of my design resides in the polished-metal mirror surface appearance within the shaded ball regions.
Claims
I claim the ornamental design for a WPA regulation size ball, as shown and described.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 7, 2013
Date of Patent: Jun 24, 2014
Inventor: Pierre Deveaux (Columbus, OH)
Primary Examiner: Catherine Tuttle
Application Number: 29/447,890