Training ball

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the training ball showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view of Fig.; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of FIG. 1.

Claims

CLAIM I claim the ornamental design for a training ball, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Spiegler; David J. (Chicago, IL)
Applicant:	Name City State Country Type Spiegler; David J. Chicago IL US
Assignee:	Virberu L.L.C. (Chicago, IL)
Appl. No.:	D/397,778
Filed:	July 20, 2011

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Current U.S. Class:	D21/713; D21/780
Current International Class:	2102
Field of Search:	;D21/707-714,780 ;D19/59-64 ;473/569-615 ;40/327

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Primary Examiner: Tuttle; Catherine
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd.