Rattling basketball noisemaker

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • D550778
  • Patent Number
    D550,778
  • Date Filed
    Thursday, January 26, 2006
    20 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, September 11, 2007
    18 years ago
  • Inventors
  • Examiners
    • Tuttle; Catherine
    Agents
    • Fulbright & Jaworski LLP
  • US Classifications
    Field of Search
    • US
    • D21 398
    • D21 405
    • D21 406-408
    • D21 707-714
    • D03 211
    • D03 238
    • D03 2719
    • D07 901
    • D09 668
    • D10 6
    • D10 33
    • D11 44
    • D11 81
    • D17 22
    • D17 99
    • D20 29
    • D20 42
    • 446 418-422
    • 084 402-420
  • International Classifications
    • 2101
    • Term of Grant
      14Years
      Disclaimer
      This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Abstract
Description

The design is used as a noisemaker and souvenir for sporting events; and includes a textured surface with two non-raised smooth areas providing for promotional content. One embodiment includes an eyelet providing for the addition of a carrying strap.


FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of a first embodiment of the rattling basketball noisemaker, which excludes the eyelet that is shown in phantom lines for illustrative purposes;


FIG. 2 shows a top plan view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 1;


FIG. 3 shows a bottom plan view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 1;


FIG. 4 shows a front elevation view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 1;


FIG. 5 shows a back elevation view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG 1;


FIG. 6 shows a left side elevation view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 1;


FIG. 7 shows a right side elevation view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 1.


FIG. 8 shows an isometric view of an alternate embodiment of the rattling basketball noisemaker, which includes the eyelet;


FIG. 9 shows a top plan view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 8;


FIG. 10 shows a bottom plan view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 8;


FIG. 11 shows a front elevation view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 8;


FIG. 12 shows a back elevation view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 8;


FIG. 13 shows a left side elevation view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 8; and,


FIG. 14 shows a right side elevation view of the rattling basketball noisemaker of FIG. 8.


Claims
  • What is claimed the ornamental design for the rattling basketball noisemaker, as shown and described.
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