Vented pen cap

- The Gillette Company
Description

FIG. 1 is an isometric front view of a pen cap showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left side elevational view therof;

FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,

FIG. 7 is a bottom view.

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Patent History
Patent number: D384105
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 11, 1996
Date of Patent: Sep 23, 1997
Assignee: The Gillette Company (Boston, MA)
Inventors: Beth Robert (Mattapoisett, MA), Geoff Hollington (London)
Primary Examiner: Martie Thompson
Attorney: Paul I. Douglas
Application Number: 0/55,693