Writing instrument with a cap

- The Gillette Company
Description

FIG. 1 is perspective view as seen from the top, front and right side of a writing instrument with a transparent cap affixed to the writing point end showing our new;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof where the left side view is a mirror image;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a bottom elevational view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front and right side of a writing instrument with an opaque cap affixed to the writing point end showing my new design;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 9 is a right side elevational view thereof where the left side view is a mirror image;

FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 11 is a top elevational view thereof; and,

FIG. 12 is a bottom elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D418870
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 24, 1999
Date of Patent: Jan 11, 2000
Assignee: The Gillette Company (Boston, MA)
Inventor: Frank Polidoro (Cumberland, RI)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney: Chester Cekala
Application Number: 0/101,136