Clip for a writing instrument
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view 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 right side elevational viewf;
FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view;
FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a second perspective view thereof, the writing instrument depicted by means of broken lines being shown for illustrative purposes only and forming no part of the claimed design.
The portion of the clip depicted by means of broken lines in FIGS. 3 through 7 has been shown for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design.
Claims
We claim the ornamental design for a clip for a writing instrument, as shown and described.
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- Five (5) color photograph perspective view exhibits of the product claimed in U.S. Pat. No. D. 465,238, labeled Exhibits BA, BB, BC, and BD.
- Two (2) color photograph perspective view exhibits of a product unclaimed by any known patent, produced by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, labeled Exhibits CA and CB.
- Copy of the Szu Mao web page showing the model S6034 pen shown in Exhibits CA and CB; web address http://www.worldsofpens.com/show.asp?id=28 published by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC; publication date unknown (copyright 2003-2004).
- Copy of the Szu Mao Jul. 2003 Newsletter featuring model S6034 pen shown in Exhibits CA and CB; published by Szu Mao Stationery Gifts Co. of Taipei, Taiwan, ROC, Jul., 2003.
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 4, 2003
Date of Patent: Jan 6, 2004
Assignee: Holland USA, Inc. (North Mankato, MN)
Inventors: Dominic D. Santa Maria (Gloversville, NY), Margaret E. Enzien (Ballston Lake, NY)
Primary Examiner: Martie K. Holtje
Attorney, Agent or Law Firm: Gray, Plant, Mooty, Mooty & Bennett, P.A.
Application Number: 29/183,075
