Clip for a writing instrument

- The Gillette Company
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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view as seen from the top, front and right side of a clip for a writing instrument showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

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

FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view thereof.

The broken line representations are shown for environmental purposes only and do not constitute a part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a clip for a writing instrument, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D438248
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 1, 2000
Date of Patent: Feb 27, 2001
Assignee: The Gillette Company (Boston, MA)
Inventors: Geoffrey A. Hollington (London), David Townsend-Elliott (London)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Chester Cekala, David A. Howley
Application Number: 29/117,899
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Clip (D19/56); Diagonal Striation (D19/50)
International Classification: 1906;