Writing instrument
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Description
FIG. 1 is a front-right perspective view of an ornamental design for a writing instrument according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a right-side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a left-side elevational view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.
All portions shown in broken lines are environmental and illustrative only and form no part of the claimed design.
Claims
The ornamental design for a writing instrument, as shown and described.
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Patent History
Patent number: D466932
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 11, 2002
Date of Patent: Dec 10, 2002
Assignee: BIC Corporation (Milford, CT)
Inventors: Henry K. Leo (Guilford, CT), Craig M. Stevens (Bethany, CT)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Application Number: 29/153,544
Type: Grant
Filed: Jan 11, 2002
Date of Patent: Dec 10, 2002
Assignee: BIC Corporation (Milford, CT)
Inventors: Henry K. Leo (Guilford, CT), Craig M. Stevens (Bethany, CT)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP
Application Number: 29/153,544
Classifications
Current U.S. Class:
Provision For Cap Over Writing Tip Only (D19/43);
Lateral Striation (D19/48)
International Classification: 1906;
International Classification: 1906;