Writing instrument

- Kotobuki & Co., Ltd.
Description

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a writing instrument according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a right side elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the writing instrument of FIG. 1, with the writing lead being projected and the eraser member being extended;

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of a writing instrument according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7, the left side being a mirror image of the right side;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a top plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7; and,

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the writing instrument of FIG. 7, with the writing lead being projected and the eraser member being extended.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
D394455 May 19, 1998 Izushima
D394875 June 2, 1998 Izushima
D403705 January 5, 1999 Izushima et al.
D405468 February 9, 1999 Izushima
D408057 April 13, 1999 Izushima
D410682 June 8, 1999 Izushima
1353215 September 1920 Campbell
1716354 June 1929 Nelson
1807415 May 1931 La France
Patent History
Patent number: D418871
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 29, 1999
Date of Patent: Jan 11, 2000
Assignee: Kotobuki & Co., Ltd. (Kyoto)
Inventor: Tadashi Keda (Kawagoe)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Law Firm: McGinn & Gibb, P.C.
Application Number: 0/99,905
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Lateral Striation (D19/48); Eraser (8) (D19/53); Nib, Stylus Or Grip (D19/55); Clip (D19/56)
International Classification: 1906;