Ball point pen with retractable cap

Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a ball point pen with retractable cap showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view with the cap in the retracted position and the writing tip uncovered.

The characteristic feature of my invention resides in the specifically configured end portion in combination with the particular clip member and the recess therebehind, all as best illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3, and 7.

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Patent History
Patent number: D321718
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 5, 1989
Date of Patent: Nov 19, 1991
Inventor: Emilio Ambasz (New York, NY)
Primary Examiner: Bruce W. Dunkins
Assistant Examiner: Martha Thompson
Law Firm: Brumbaugh, Graves, Donohue & Raymond
Application Number: 7/293,871