Writing instrument

- The Gillette Company
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Description

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

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

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

FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a top elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 6 is a bottom elevational view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a writing instrument of FIG. 1 with the writing tip exposed and the cap positioned on the bottom of the pen barrel;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view thereof;

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

Claims

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

Referenced Cited
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Patent History
Patent number: D445827
Type: Grant
Filed: Nov 16, 2000
Date of Patent: Jul 31, 2001
Assignee: The Gillette Company (Boston, MA)
Inventors: Scott Stropkay (Carlisle, MA), Frank Polidoro (Cumberland, RI), Gerd Schmieta (Boston, MA), Jan Schminke (Boston, MA), Dirk Ahlgrim (Boston, MA)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Marshall, O'Toole, Gerstein, Murray & Borun
Application Number: 29/132,868