Writing instrument

- The Gillette Company
Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top isometric view of a writing instrument showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 4 is front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elavational view thereof, the right side elevational view being a mirror image thereof; and,

FIG. 6 is a rear elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D413145
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 8, 1998
Date of Patent: Aug 24, 1999
Assignee: The Gillette Company (Boston, MA)
Inventors: Paul A. Brescia (Burlington, MA), Frank Polidoro (Cumberland, RI)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney: David A. Howley
Application Number: 0/97,511
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