Writing instrument

- Societe BIC S.A.
Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a writing instrument showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a left elevational view, the right side being a mirror image thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D395448
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 13, 1996
Date of Patent: Jun 23, 1998
Assignee: Societe BIC S.A. (Clichy Cedex)
Inventor: Jean Francois Chevalier (Paris)
Primary Examiner: Martie Thompson
Law Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Application Number: 0/63,701
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