Basketball

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a basketball showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a front right perspective view thereof.

The portions shown in broken lines are for illustrative purposes only, and form no part of the claimed design. The SPALDING logo shown in solid lines is a trademark owned by Russell Asset Management, Inc. The NBA logo shown in broken lines is a trademark owned by the National Basketball Association.

Claims

CLAIM The ornamental design for a basketball, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Laliberty; Ronald P. (Dudley, MA), Maziarz; Michael W. (Wilbraham, MA)
Assignee:	Russell Asset Management, Inc. (Wilmington, DE)
Appl. No.:	D/259,186
Filed:	May 3, 2006

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Current U.S. Class:	D21/713
Current International Class:	2102
Field of Search:	;D21/707-714 ;473/569-614

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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Other References

GLS Greg Larson Sports 2002 Full Line Catalog, Spaulding (r) basketballs pictured on p. 66. cited by examiner . Playball line of Blue (R) Bird balls brochure, 1966, p. 2: # 212-02 Jumbo Beach & Play Ground Balls. cited by examiner.

Primary Examiner: Tuttle; Catherine