Ball and tether exercise tool

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a ball and tether exercise tool, showing my new design in a condition of use;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ball and tether exercise tool;

FIG. 3 is a top plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a front elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a left-side elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 8 is a right-side elevational view of FIG. 2;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged partial perspective view thereof, illustrating the tether element partially removed from a threaded receiver of the ball; and,

FIG. 10 is an enlarged partial perspective view of the tether element fully removed from the threaded receiver of the ball.

The broken lines showing a person in FIG. 1 depict environmental matter and form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines of the tether element and on the ball depict portions of the ball and tether exercise tool that form no part of the claimed design. The remaining broken lines on the belt element represent stitching and do form part of the claimed design. The appearance of any portion of the tether shown between the break lines forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D982697
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 19, 2020
Date of Patent: Apr 4, 2023
Inventor: Chad Eric Briscoe, Sr. (Emeryville, CA)
Primary Examiner: Dana K Weiland
Assistant Examiner: Emily Anna Saunders
Application Number: 29/747,089
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Basketball (D21/781)