Ball

- Acorn Products, LLC
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Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the ball showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is an isometric view showing an alternate embodiment of our new design for a ball;

FIG. 9 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 12 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 13 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 14 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The shading lines shown in the drawings delineate the three-dimensional contour; and are not intended to indicate surface decoration.

Claims

The ornamental design for a ball, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D849861
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 15, 2018
Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
Assignee: Acorn Products, LLC (Monte Sereno, CA)
Inventors: Scott H. Stillinger (Monte Sereno, CA), Kathryn Kelsey Anne Stillinger (Los Gatos, CA), Diane B. Stillinger (Monte Sereno, CA)
Primary Examiner: Catherine A Tuttle
Application Number: 29/637,333
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Projectile (D21/707)