Retractable eraser

- Pentel of America, Ltd.
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Description

FIG. 1 is a right side elevational view of a retractable eraser showing my new design with the eraser in a fully retracted state, the left side being the same in appearance as the right side;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof with the eraser in a partly extended state.

The characteristic feature of the design resides in the particular marblized pattern on the eraser casing's surface.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D149672 May 1948 Phillips
D303992 October 10, 1989 Grotsch
2207296 July 1940 Lee
2528709 November 1950 Raymond et al.
2564604 August 1951 Jenny
5044805 September 3, 1991 Kosteniuk et al.
Other references
  • Jacobs Gardner Office Products, .COPYRGT.1989, see p. 593 retractable eraser. Jacobs Gardner Office Products, .COPYRGT.1989, see p. 548, marblized surface pens.
Patent History
Patent number: D358169
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 30, 1994
Date of Patent: May 9, 1995
Assignee: Pentel of America, Ltd. (Torrance, CA)
Inventor: Minoru Osada (Torrance, CA)
Primary Examiner: Martie Thompson
Law Firm: Adams & Wilks
Application Number: 0/20,712