Writing instrument

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Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a writing instrument, showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a right end view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a left end view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view thereof, opposite that shown in FIG. 5; and,

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines shown herein are for illustrative purposes 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: D468771
Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 5, 2002
Date of Patent: Jan 14, 2003
Assignee: Adstracts, Inc. (Raleigh, NC)
Inventors: Jason S. Holland (Raleigh, NC), Robert A. Jones (Raleigh, NC)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec
Application Number: 29/158,587
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Substantially Circular Or Oval In Cross Section (D19/51); Clip (D19/56); Lateral Striation (D19/48)
International Classification: 1906;